THE story of Chris Ellery’s unexpected journey across the Irish Sea has captivated many, especially after the photographer from Bristol was found safe in County Wicklow, Ireland, last Saturday. Finally, on Saturday, November 2, he arrived in County Wicklow, Ireland, where he walked into a Garda station to alert authorities. REACTIONS AND RELIEFFollowing his safe arrival, Ellery’s family expressed immense relief. Ireland’s Taoiseach, Simon Harris, extended a warm welcome, calling the incident “a remarkable story of survival” and expressing relief for Ellery’s family and the Welsh emergency teams involved. RNLI ISSUES SAFETY ADVICEThe RNLI used Ellery’s experience to highlight the importance of preparation for solo trips at sea.

Source: The Herald November 04, 2024 12:40 UTC