Waterford rescuers leap into action after reports of person in the water in city

On Sunday, Dunmore East Coast Guard reported a person was rescued from the water at the cove marina in Waterford city.

The Dunmore East Coast Guard Facebook post read: "Our team were tasked this afternoon to reports of a person in the water at the cove marina in Waterford city.

"CG officer on scene within 4 minutes and located the casualty until the arrival of the inshore rescue boat from Waterford CRBI.

The casualty was taken by boat back to Waterford Plaza Marina and handed over to HSE paramedics assisted by Waterford Fire and Rescue and Waterford Gardaí - fantastic inter agency response coordinated by MRCC Dublin and Garda Control - we wish the casualty a speedy recovery."