Skerries Coast Guard » callout http://www.skerriescoastguard.com A voluntary coastal rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:01:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Unusual object – 26th April 2009 http://www.skerriescoastguard.com/2009/04/26/unusual-object-26th-april-2009/ http://www.skerriescoastguard.com/2009/04/26/unusual-object-26th-april-2009/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:45:17 +0000 admin http://www.skerriescoastguard.com/?p=479 At 09:50 this morning the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard were tasked to investigate reports of unusual floating objects. A concerned member of the public had reported sighting the two unusual objects floating near the shore in the area of Donabate beach.

Skerries Coast Guard were on scene within minutes and having spoken to the caller, conducted a shoreline search. Skerries Coast Guard monitored the two objects and determined that no further action was required.

Remember, If you see someone in difficulty in the water (sea, river or lake) or on the cliffs, or even if you think you see someone in difficulty, diall 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard – do not assume someone else has made the call.

Incident #5 of 2009

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Skerries Coast Guard volunteers were at the harbour within minutes and monitored the ship on its approach to the pier. As it came alongside, volunteers spoke to the crew and established that no further assistance was required.

Incident # 19 of 2008

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