Emergency services responded to an incident in the King’s Channel area of Waterford in the early hours of this morning, where a person was safely rescued from the water.

The alarm was raised at approximately 5:30 am, prompting a multi-agency response involving the fire service, ambulance personnel, Gardaí, and Waterford City River Rescue.

Rescue teams were quickly mobilised, with the fire service first on the scene. The person was taken from the water and handed over to paramedics before being transported to the hospital for further assessment.

A spokesperson for the rescue service confirmed the operation had a positive outcome.

“It was a successful rescue. The person was taken from the water by the fire service and transferred to the ambulance crew,” they said.

Emergency responders also highlighted the importance of contacting emergency services immediately in situations like this.

“The 999 call is crucial. That’s what helps save lives.”

The incident once again underlines the vital role played by emergency services and volunteer rescue groups in responding to situations along the river.

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