Rescue 116 helicopter joins search operation for man missing ‘overboard’ from yacht off the Waterford Coast

Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 116 has joined a search operation for a man reported missing ‘overboard’ from a yacht off the Waterford Coast.

RNLI lifeboats from Dunmore East, Ballycotton and Kilmore Quay are also assisting.

The rescue began last night when the alert was raised by a 2nd person who was still on board the vessel.

They’ve since been taken safely to shore.

Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 117 also carried out searches last night, assisted by a fix wing aircraft from the UK.

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