# Rescue

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# Rescue Mission

RNLI battles 50 foot sea swells to rescue fishermen who sent mayday distress call

The RNLI has released footae of the rescue.

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Dec 16th 2019, 5:52 PM

# white island

New Zealand experts recover six bodies from toxic island after volcano eruption

Volcanic gases are still venting from the crater, and scientists have said another eruption is possible.

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Dec 13th 2019, 8:19 AM

# Bushfires

Lewis the koala dies from burn injuries after being rescued from Australian bushfire last week

Last week, a video went viral of a woman who walked into a bushfire to save the koala.

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Nov 26th 2019, 7:56 AM

# Rescue 115

Woman seriously injured in Clare cliff jumping accident airlifted to hospital

She’s understood to have jumped around 10 metres when she got into difficulty.

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Oct 13th 2019, 4:59 PM

# Clare

Woman (20s) dies after being rescued from river in multi-agency operation

Rescue personnel quickly located the woman in bushes on an island in the River Fergus.

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Sep 27th 2019, 8:01 PM

# portmarnock beach

Child (5) hospitalised after being swept out to sea on inflatable lilo

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Dublin’s Portmarnock Beach at 2.20pm.

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Jul 22nd 2019, 6:57 PM

# ballybunion

Major rescue operation launched last night after two swimmers get into difficulty off Kerry coast

Units from the Coast Guard and RNLI joined in the operation as the pair safely reached the shore.

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Jul 14th 2019, 10:59 AM

# Lahinch

Surfers battle to refloat stranded dolphin on Clare beach

The mammal was later found dead in a nearby river.

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Jul 11th 2019, 7:59 PM

# courtmacsherry

Kite surfer rescued off west coast of Cork by RNLI

Weather conditions at the time were windy at the popular kite surfing spot.

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Jun 22nd 2019, 3:59 PM

# LE Eithne

Decision to end migrant rescue operation labelled 'outrageous abdication of responsibilities'

The EU is winding down Operation Sophia amid pressure from Italy and other countries.

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Apr 1st 2019, 9:42 AM

# Rescue

Woman airlifted to hospital after falling at Cliffs of Moher

The woman, a tourist aged in her 50s, was in an area inaccessible by land vehicles.

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Feb 9th 2019, 6:53 PM

# Bray

RNLI crew rescue paddle boarder who got into difficulty in Bray

The weather conditions were not good with strong gale force winds.

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Jan 27th 2019, 5:29 PM

# Search and Rescue

Coast Guard saved over 400 lives this year

Around 1,000 volunteers help operate the service.

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Dec 30th 2018, 3:33 PM

# Clifden

Bull rescued by RNLI after falling down steep cliff in Galway

Despite near dark conditions, the lifeboat was able to bring the bull ashore.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 2:37 PM

# ISPCA

Puppies found among discarded rubbish rescued after passerby heard their cries

The two puppies, Shannon and Saoirse, are recuperating in the ISPCA’s care.

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Dec 5th 2018, 10:42 AM

# Dublin

Walker rescued from rocks amid stormy conditions on Great South Wall

The alarm was raised by a member of the public as the tide started to rise.

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Nov 27th 2018, 8:16 PM

# France

'The most important is saving lives': Up to eight feared dead in Marseille building collapse

Rescue workers have found a pocket of air leading to hopes some may have survived.

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Nov 6th 2018, 9:57 AM

# Rescue

'He was so lucky': New Zealand fisherman rescues 18-month-old toddler from ocean

The baby had pulled the zip of the parents’ tent open while they were sleeping and walked down to the beach.

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Nov 5th 2018, 8:29 AM

# Cork

Dolphin found dead in River Lee hours after being rescued by firefighters

Officers were called out to rescue the mammal last night.

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Sep 10th 2018, 2:06 PM

# Rescue

Family of five rescued after yacht runs aground in Skerries

The group on the boat, who are believed to be French nationals, sent out a mayday alert shortly before 5am.

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Aug 14th 2018, 9:59 AM

# Roscommon

ISPCA rescues 86 dogs and puppies from illegal dog breeder

Over 100 dogs and puppies were rescued by the ISPCA over a three day period.

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Aug 8th 2018, 2:46 PM

# Rescue

'Lucky to be alive': Climber rescued after week trapped on New Zealand mountain

Terry Harch, a 29-year-old Australian soldier, was spotted waving his arm in the snow on Mount Aspiring.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 9:15 AM

# twitter insults

Caver who helped in Thai rescue threatens lawsuit against Elon Musk

Musk launched the extraordinary tirade against Vernon Unsworth without providing any justification.

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Jul 16th 2018, 8:38 AM

# Thai cave rescue

'I'm very happy the boys are safe': Irish based diver who helped Thai cave rescue speaks about ordeal

Jim Warny’s nine-year old son said he never had any doubt that his Dad would come home safe.

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Jul 13th 2018, 7:49 AM

# Rescue

Cave diver from Clare flew out to be part of Thai rescue mission that saved 12 boys and their coach

Jim Warny, an active cave diver and member of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO), flew to Thailand on Friday.

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Jul 10th 2018, 7:17 PM

# Rescue

Eight down, five to go as rescue efforts to resume tomorrow in Thai cave

Yesterday, four members of the Wild Boars team were successfully brought out from the cave.

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Jul 9th 2018, 10:31 PM

# tham luang caves

'Primal fears come out': The conditions inside the Thai cave and how the rescuers are getting the boys out

Brían MacCoitir of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation says the rescue mission is one of the most complex he has ever seen.

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Jul 9th 2018, 9:12 PM

# Howth

Coast Guard rescues two swimmers who got into difficulty on Dublin beaches

The swimmers got into difficulty on Burrow Beach and Claremont Beach in Howth.

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Jul 9th 2018, 7:55 AM

# Thailand

Four members of boys soccer team rescued from Thai cave they've been trapped in for 15 days

Rescuers officially began the hazardous operation to rescue the 12 trapped boys and their soccer coach this morning.

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Jul 8th 2018, 1:58 PM

# Missing

Divers with extra supplies make progress in search for 12 missing boys in Thai cave

The boys and their 25-year-old coach entered Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai province on 23 June.

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Jul 2nd 2018, 8:32 AM

# Thailand

Easing of bad weather opens crucial window in search for missing football team in cave

“We will not stop until we find them,” the Thai navy seal commander said.

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Jul 1st 2018, 12:01 PM

# Trapped

Rescuers battle heavy rain as search continues for 12 children trapped in cave in Thailand

The youngsters, aged 11 to 16, and their coach have been stuck since Saturday.

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Jun 27th 2018, 10:39 PM

# young footballers

Heavy rain hampering rescue efforts for missing Thai football team trapped in cave

Hundreds of rescuers worked overnight to pump water out of the cave.

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Jun 27th 2018, 7:27 AM

# Seven Heads

Yacht of lone skipper on round-the-world sailing trip rescued by RNLI in West Cork

The 31 ft yacht was on its voyage from The Azores when it developed mechanical difficulties and sought help.

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Jun 23rd 2018, 1:37 PM

# Rescue

Dozens still missing after ferry capsized at Indonesia's Lake Toba

The wooden vessel sank yesterday afternoon with an estimated 80 people aboard.

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Jun 19th 2018, 1:01 PM

# Cork

Residents rescued from fire after gardaí break downstairs window

Traffic diversions were implemented as a result of the incident.

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Jun 1st 2018, 3:09 PM

# Rescue

Coast Guard called after members of the public get stranded on rocks near Howth

The Coast Guard commended the group for getting in contact.

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May 23rd 2018, 10:42 PM

# Sandymount

Coast Guard helicopter rescues woman and her dog cut off by the tide

The changing tide left the woman and her dog stranded on a sandbank.

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May 16th 2018, 3:55 PM

# bull island

Coast Guard helicopter rescues three men who jumped into water at Clontarf's Wooden Bridge

The men got into difficulty this afternoon.

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May 13th 2018, 2:18 PM

# Howth

Five people rescued after boat broke down and started to take on water

The boat was swamped with water when the Coast Guard arrived.

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Apr 21st 2018, 7:50 PM