Lough Ree RNLI assists 133 people in last six monthsThe volunteer crew of Lough Ree RNLI was involved in the rescue of 133 people in 42 different incidents on the lake and River Shannon so far this year. The charity’s volunteers received the first callout of 2022 on the afternoon of St Patrick’s Day (17 March) and has since gone to the assistance of 40 boats in difficulty on inland waterways. Fortunately, all 133 people who needed the charity’s assistance were rescued safely and no injuries were reported. Groundings of boats on the Hexagon Shoal accounted for a quarter of all call outs this year. Speaking at the charity’s headquarters at Coosan Point this week Lough Ree RNLI Operations Manager Kevin Ganly said: "It appears that the provision of additional markers around the Hexagon Shoal recently by Waterways Ireland has improved safety in that area of the lake.

Source: Irish Independent September 17, 2022 05:42 UTC