With nothing to report the unit was stood down at 3am and returned to base. Gardai are continuing to investigate.
Incident 12/16
At 11.30pm last night the Irish Coast Guard were contacted by Gardai for assistance in Dublin Port where Gardai were concerned for a missing person. CG Helicopter Rescue 116, Howth CG unit and Dun Laoghaire RNLI were tasked. Along with Gardai and Dublin Port all units conducted an extensive search of the area.
With nothing to report the unit was stood down at 3am and returned to base. Gardai are continuing to investigate. Incident 12/16 |
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