Dun Laoghaire RNLI launched to the aid of two jet skiers in difficulty
- Pat Nolan
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 21
Tuesday 19 August 2025
On Monday evening (18 August), the volunteer crew at Dun Laoghaire RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to go to the aid of two jet skiers in difficulty near The Forty Foot.
The inshore lifeboat helmed by Alan Keville and with Moselle Hogan and Ollie O’Carroll onboard, were on a routine training exercise in the mouth of the harbour when at approximately 6.45pm, the lifeboat was requested by the Irish Coast Guard to respond to the incident.
As the lifeboat came from the east pier towards The Forty Foot, a crew member spotted the casualties in Scotsman’s Bay. Once on scene, the crew noted the jet ski had capsized and observed two people clinging to the side.
The lifeboat crew proceeded to take both casualties from the water and bring them onto the lifeboat where having done a casualty care check, noted one was showing signs of hypothermia.
As a precautionary measure, an ambulance was then requested to meet the lifeboat on its return to the pier. On arrival both casualties were handed into the care of a waiting ambulance crew and Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard unit.
To avoid a pollution and navigational hazard, the lifeboat crew then returned to the scene to re-right the jet ski and bring it back to shore via an alongside tow.
Remember: If you're in difficulty on or near the water—or if you see someone in trouble—dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
