Those behind the latest theft of life saving equipment from the riverside in Strabane have been accused of reckless behaviour which could cost lives.
During a recent training exercise, the local Mourne Search and Rescue team noticed a life ring had been removed from its location behind Supervalue in the town.
It was either taken away or thrown in the river.
West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says these continuing acts of vandalism and thefts are completely unacceptable:
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