Three volunteers from Howth Coast Guard unit assisted today at the release of two rescued seals by the Irish Seal Sanctuary.
‘Laura Lee’ was rescued on the 20th September 2009 orphaned and emaciated and only 4 days old. ‘Gerry’ was rescued a month later, on the 18th October 2009, underweight and with a bad cold. They [...]
This morning five volunteers from Howth Coast Guard unit visited Scoil Mhuire National School in Howth to give a water safety talk and show the kids some of the unit’s equipment. First the kids got to see the new ‘Dopey Denzel’ water safety DVD produced in Howth then learnt about the dangers present when on [...]
Howth Coast Guard were tasked tonight at 19.34 to a person in the water in Howth Harbour. Gardai were already on scene and requested Coast Guard assistance. Howth ILB was tasked to assist.
The ILB launched quickly and recovered the person from the water. The person was removed to hospital by a waiting ambulance and is [...]
