Limerick rescue crews prevent two separate river emergencies within minutes

RESCUE crews prevented two separate river emergencies in Limerick on Friday night, as teams responded to two incidents at the same time.  

The Limerick Land Search Team received reports of a woman in distress near the Abbey River at 10.11pm on Friday night. 

As the team responded, one of the group’s members was less than a minute away from the site. 

The crew member was able to get to the scene quickly and talked the woman away from entering the water. 

“Thankfully a successful result for the unit this evening,”  Limerick Land Search Team Calvin Prendergast said. 

At the same time, Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention also had a successful intervention with an incident on the River Shannon. 

Gardaí and the National Ambulance Service were also in attendance. 

If you have been affected by this story contact

Aware (1800 80 48 48)

The Samaritans (116 123)

Pieta House (1800 247 247)

The Limerick Land Search Team (085-1800922)