Multi-agency operation safely brings casualty from River Boyne
- Pat Nolan
- 3 minutes ago
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Wednesday 12 August 2026
A multi-agency rescue operation was launched in Drogheda on Tuesday evening after reports of a person attempting to enter the River Boyne at Brú.
At 8:10 PM, the Boyne Fishermen’s Rescue & Recovery Service (BFRRS) paging system was activated following the reports.
On arrival, Drogheda Gardaí were already at the scene and had accessed the riverbank using the steps in an effort to assist the casualty, who was on the riverbank.
Two BFRRS rescue swimmers quickly donned their equipment and entered the riverbank area to assist Gardaí in securing and supporting the casualty. With the tide coming in, the situation was particularly time-critical.
The casualty was safely assisted up the steps and over the wall to safety.
As the BFRRS crew brought the casualty back onto dry land, the Drogheda Coast Guard boat arrived at the scene.
An off-duty paramedic who was part of the Coast Guard crew joined the BFRRS team, and together they provided casualty care and first aid while awaiting the arrival of the National Ambulance Service.
On arrival, the casualty was handed over to the National Ambulance Service ambulance crew for further assessment and treatment.
The successful operation was a strong example of multi-agency cooperation, with Drogheda Gardaí, Drogheda Coast Guard, the National Ambulance Service and BFRRS volunteers working together to bring the casualty safely from the riverbank and provide the necessary care.
Following the incident, all BFRRS crew members stood down and returned to base, where equipment was washed, checked and restaged.
The team was then ready for its next emergency call-out.
