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Another tragic loss of life

  • 18-04-2013 11:24am
    #1
    Delphi91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭


    From www.Newstalk.ie
    Man's body found in River Shannon
    Search and rescue teams are now trying to recover the remains, seen floating near Howley's Quay in Limerick

    Search and rescue crews are attempting to recover the body of a man seen floating on the River Shannon in Limerick.

    The body was seen near St. Michael's Rowing Club near Howley's Quay at around 11:20am this morning.

    It is believed a man had entered the water shortly beforehand.

    The Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter, an ambulance, gardai, and members of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue are attending the scene.


Comments

  • #2
    SoCo2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭SoCo2009


    Always shocking to hear but it happens way, way way too much. RIP and my heart goes out to his family and friends who will have to cope with this.


  • #3
    daveob007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭daveob007


    happening a lot lately,that helicopter seems to be around at least once a week.


  • #4
    mnstlj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭mnstlj


    I was passing that way this morning and saw the search ...all i can say is fair play to all those involved in the rescue .not easy with the high winds and choppy waters ..RESPECT.


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