Man Still Missing After Falling From Yacht Between Wales and Ireland
Search efforts have resumed for a man who went missing from a yacht last weekend. The alarm was raised after the person was reported to have fallen overboard from a yacht between west Wales and the south-east of Ireland. The incident prompted Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 116 from Dublin to join the search efforts, which began on Saturday night following a distress call received by rescue services from the yacht requesting assistance.
According to the Irish Mirror, one person was safely brought to shore while the search for the missing individual continued. The vessel in question was reportedly en route to Swansea from Brighton, passing through Falmouth in Cornwall on Saturday, as reported by the BBC. The missing man is believed to have fallen from a UK registered yacht approximately 16 nautical miles south of Dunmore East in the Irish Sea, as confirmed by the Irish Coast Guard.
The Irish Coast Guard received a 999 call from the yacht on Saturday evening, requesting help after the man had reportedly gone overboard. Despite search efforts on Sunday that led to locating the vessel, the missing man has not been found. As of Monday, HM Coastguard announced that its search operation had been suspended, before updates emerged that the Irish Coast Guard would be resuming the search.
A spokesperson for the Irish Coast Guard stated on Sunday that they were coordinating a search for the missing man who was believed to have fallen from the yacht in the Irish Sea. The search operation involved various rescue resources, including Coast Guard helicopters R117 and R116, a UK Coast Guard fixed-wing aircraft, as well as lifeboats from Dunmore, Kilmore Quay, and Ballycotton. Weather conditions in the search area were reported to be calm at the time of the ongoing operation.
Readers are urged to stay connected with Wales Online for further developments on this incident. Join our WhatsApp news community for immediate breaking news updates. As the search efforts continue, the situation is being closely monitored by multiple rescue and emergency response teams involved in the operation. The safety and well-being of all individuals involved remain a top priority for the authorities coordinating the search.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers that can arise at sea, highlighting the importance of adhering to stringent safety measures while navigating waterways. Our thoughts are with the missing man and his loved ones during this challenging time. As the search mission resumes, hope remains for a positive outcome as dedicated teams work tirelessly to locate and ensure the safe return of the missing individual.