EMERGENCY search and rescue services including the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter attached to the Irish Coast Guard, were still searching the River Shannon after a man was seen entering the water at Sarsfield Bridge on Monday evening last.
The search lasted for up to three hours after members of the Limerick City fire and rescue service attended with a number of tenders and they managed to deploy a rescue craft, but were unable to perform a rescue.
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Services were stood down at 9pm due to the adverse weather and river conditions. It recommenced again on Tuesday at first light where search parties were again joined by members of Limerick Marine Search and Rescue.
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