THE brave volunteers of Foyle Search and Rescue have helped to save the life of a person in the River Foyle in the eary hours of this morning.
And in a second incident shortly afterwards, a person in distress was also assisted by FSR volunteers.
The charity say: “”At 2:33 am on Wednesday, May, 19, Foyle Search & Rescues Emergency Response Team were tasked by the PSNI to reports a person had entered the water.
“A Jet ski, a boat 2 Mobile Units and a Support Team responded with Jetski first on scene locating the person monitoring and securing them until FSR Boat and crew completed a successful rescue.
“The person was then assessed at our Prehen HQ by FSR First Aiders & Emergency First Responders being handed over to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service then transferred to Hospital.
“Foyle Search & Rescue would like to acknowledge CCTV the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on scene and at Prehen, the PSNI and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
“Appreciation also to members of the Public who activated a lifebuoy and FPT on shore.
“As Foyle Search & Rescue Teams were being stood down, two of our Mobile Units were tasked to support the PSNI in dealing with a person reported in distress, this situation was brought under control and FSR mobile Units stood down at 03:50 hrs.
“Thank you to all of our Emergency Response Team for their quick responses this morning to both incidents which resulted in a successful outcome.
“If you need support and help please don’t do it alone. Reach out:
Lifeline 0808 808 8000
Samaritans 116 123
CCIS 02871 262 300
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