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08 Dec 2025

BREAKING: Man rescued from river Shannon in Limerick city

BREAKING: Man rescued from river Shannon in Limerick city

The man was taken from the water by members of Limerick Fire and Rescue

LIMERICK firefighters rescued a man from the river Shannon in Limerick city this Wednesday morning.

Members of Limerick Fire and Rescue Service were carrying out a routine check of equipment when they observed a male in the water, according to the Munster Regional Communications Centre.

They launched the FireSwift rescue boat and called for back up at 9.58am. The man was quickly brought aboard and taken to safety.

Three units from Limerick fire station at Mulgrave Street also attended.

The male was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. Any injuries sustained are not thought to be life threatening.

If you have been affected by the preceding story contact any of the following organisations.

Samaritans: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

Aware: 1800 80 48 48

Pieta: 01 601 0000 or email mary@pieta.ie

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