Andrew Carey
A YOUNG woman was recovering in hospital this Tuesday evening after she was rescued when found in distress at the River Shannon.
The Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter – Rescue 115 – Gardai, units from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service, together with units from Limerick Marine Search and rescue were all scrambled to the scene shortly after 4pm at the strands of the riverbank when there were reports of a woman in distress.
The young woman was rescued from the mud near the riverbank and taken to hospital where she is recovering.
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