Whats happening on O' Connell Bridge?

Lots of emergency folk around, looks like someone went into the Liffey?

tfak85

i passed by at about half 10 and there was a huge crowd, the cherry picker from the fire brigade was over the wall of the bridge and lights shining down on the river... if someone did fall in i hope they're ok...

sdanseo

All cleared off now anyway. Echo the above, hope all is well.

http://www.allcladdagh.com/webcam.htm

Riamfada

Someone went into the drink. Looks like he was pissed. Took a snap on the phone.Two ambulances, 5 fire engines and 1 helicopter.

admiralofthefleet

i was drinking in the arlington when it happened, some drunken idiot decided to go for a swim

jesus_thats_gre

Not to appear insenstive but is 2 ambulance, 5 fire engines and a helicopter really needed for one person?

Nevyn

It has happened in the past that other people have dived in to try rescue the person and that more then one emgerncy servives person has ended up in it as well.
There are no boats on stand by for the river, which is a serious enough health risk unless there is a very high tide.

discus

Isn't there a DFB swift water rescue boat manned at all times just past Customs House?

starviewadams

discus wrote: »

Isn't there a DFB swift water rescue boat manned at all times just past Customs House?

Would it not just be based in Tara Street station for use if and when?

sdanseo

There is a water unit with DFB in Tara Street - or at least there definitely used to be.

u2gooner

DFB provide emergency Swift Water Rescue services for Dublin from 3 stations. Tara street, Phibsboro, and Dolphin's Barn. The Boat is moored at the IFSC next to the Jeannie Johnson and is manned by personnel from Tara street if needs be. Swiftwater Rescue Technicians can enter the water without the Boat being launched.