Helicopters join search for man ‘overboard’ off Waterford coast
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The Irish Coast Guard is coordinating a search for a missing man believed to have gone overboard overnight from a UK registered yacht off the Waterford coast.
It is believed the man went overboard 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East in the Irish Sea.
“A 999 call was received last night by the Coast Guard Coordination centre in Dublin from the yacht requesting assistance,” the Irish Coast Guard said.
Weather conditions are calm on scene at present.
Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) continues to coordinate rescue resources in the area, the Irish Coast Guard said.
This is being conducted with the Coast Guard helicopters R117, R116, a UK Coast Guard fixed wing, Dunmore Lifeboat, Kilmore Quay and Ballycotton Lifeboats.
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