RNLI, Coast Guard and LE Ciara involved in Dursey search

RNLI, Coast Guard and LE Ciara involved in Dursey search Castletownbere’s RNLI lifeboat was launched this afternoon, along with other emergency services, after a member of the public reported a missing person in Dursey Island.

Castletownbere lifeboat, under the command of coxswain Dean Hegarty, launched shortly after 2pm after Valentia Coastguard radio received reports that a visitor to Dursey Island had gone missing.

The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Derrynane Inshore Rescue Boat, and the Irish Navy vessel LE Ciara were also tasked. Once on the scene, the lifeboat commenced a search of the area.

he Coast Guard helicopter did a sweep of the island and spotted a person who fitted the description of the casualty.

The Coast Guard helicopter lowered a winchman and confirmed that the casualty was safe and well. All emergency services were then stood down.

Commenting on the call-out, launching authority Paddy O’Conor said: ‘We are delighted at the very swift response of the crew and that the casualty was located safe and well.’