Andrew Carey
A YOUNG man has been rescued from the waters edge in Limerick after reports were made of him threatening to enter the water at Bishop’s Quay this Thursday lunchtime.
Shortly after a 1:35pm Limerick City Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert at the River Shannon at the quays behind Henry Street Garda station.
Three units of Limerick Fire Service responded.
Members of the Limerick Marine Search and Rescue who were on the river as part of a training exercise, also attended the quay wall and spoke to the young man.
Gardai together with the other emergency responders, talked the young man down and brought him into custody for his own safety and is to be assessed by medical staff.
HELPLINES
Samaritans 116 123 or email [email protected]
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