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05 Sept 2025
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05 Sept 2025
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A multi-agency operation involving the Coastguard saw a child rescued from the sea near Dún Laoghaire during Storm Kathleen.
The Coast Guard and gardaí confirmed to RTÉ that they were involved in the incident which happened at around 8.20pm on Saturday night off the east pier at Dún Laoghaire.
The child was taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries which were described as non-life threatening.
However, it is not known how the child came to be in the water, but there were reportedly high waves in the area at the time.
A number of members of the public are believed to have attempted to enter the water to rescue the girl before they were taken on board an RLNI lifeboat.
Dún Laoghaire Coastguard posted on social media that the child was recovered and taken to hospital.
"Respect the water, heed the warnings!" they urged
Callout - East Pier, Dun Laoghaire 6.4.24
— Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard (@DLCoastGuard) April 6, 2024
Child in water. @DLCoastGuard @RNLIDunLaoghair @AmbulanceNAS @GardaTraffic @DubFireBrigade and #rescue116 all tasked. Child recovered and taken to hospital. Respect the water, heed the warnings!!! https://t.co/oFj6LCDsg8
A Status Yellow Wind warning was in existence for the entire country at the time.
There was also a Status Yellow - Gale warning for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea last night, which remains in place until 2pm on Sunday.
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