Search for missing crewmen to extend to Donegal Bay again this weekend
The search for two missing crewmen of Rescue 116 will extend into Donegal Bay again this weekend. The coastguard is hoping the local fishermen will volunteer to help out in the search as it extends north again as conditions are expected to improve again in the coming days. They are…
Coastguard to coordinate any search involving local fishermen
The Irish Coastguard says it plans to co-ordinate any effort by local fishermen to get involved in the search for Rescue 116 in a safe and timely manner. A spokesperson for the Coastguard has told Ocean FM News today that the swell at present would not make it suitable for…
Search update: One crew member found and in a critical condition
One crew member of the missing coastguard helicopter has been found and is in a critical condition. The Sligo Rescue helicopter spotted the debris from the 116 early this morning off the coast of Mayo and one man is now being brought ashore. However officials say hopes are fading for…
Major search underway after cover helicopter for Sligo rescue mission disappears
A major search operation is underway off the west coast of Mayo this morning for a missing coastguard helicopter which lost contact in the early hours of this morning. The Rescue 116 helicopter came from Dublin to provide cover for the Sligo helicopter (118) which was involved in a rescue…