Dunmore East RNLI responds to person in the water incident
- Pat Nolan
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Sunday 30 August 2026
Dunmore East RNLI was called out following a report of a person in the water while fishing from rocks south of Dunmore East Harbour on Saturday evening.
The Dunmore East RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew was alerted at 7.50pm on Saturday, 29 August, after a report that a person had entered the water while fishing from the exposed rocks.
The Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat William and Agnes Wray was promptly launched with five volunteer crew members on board.
On arrival at the scene, at an area known locally as the ‘Flat Rocks’, the casualty had been assisted out of the water and was on the rocks. A lifebuoy had been thrown to the person and had been used to help them reach safety.
Emergency services were already in attendance on shore, with members of the Fire Brigade and Irish Coast Guard assessing the casualty. The National Ambulance Service was subsequently requested and the casualty was taken to University Hospital Waterford for further assessment.
Dunmore East RNLI remained on scene for a short period while the crew confirmed that only one person had entered the water.
Once this was established, the lifeboat was stood down by the Irish Coast Guard and returned to Dunmore East RNLI station.
Following the incident, Dunmore East RNLI is reminding anyone fishing or spending time around exposed rocks to take particular care and to be mindful of sea conditions and wave heights.
People are advised to keep a safe distance from the water’s edge, particularly in areas where waves are breaking onto rocks. Those fishing from exposed locations are also encouraged to consider wearing a personal flotation device.
It is also important to know the location of nearby lifesaving equipment, including lifebuoys, before venturing close to the water.
Dunmore East RNLI reminds the public that if they see someone in difficulty in or near the water, they should call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
