Tragic news.
A man has died and other person has been treated in hospital following two separate incidents on yachts in Dublin.
Emergency services attended a “medical incident” on a yacht at Dún Laoghaire harbour on Saturday afternoon.
The man, in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to Loughlinstown hospital for a postmortem.
Dublin Live reports a Garda spokesman said: “Following reports of a male falling ill at Carlisle Pier, County Dublin, at approximately 1:15pm on Saturday, August 28, 2021, Gardaí and the National Ambulance Service attended the scene.
“A man in his 60s was pronounced dead after being treated at the scene. His body was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital for post mortem.”
The RNLI Dún Laoghaire Lifeboat Station Crew also attended a second medical incident on another yacht that day.
The person in question was brought to shore and taken to hospital for treatment.
The RNLI said: “RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station Crew, National Ambulance Service (NAS), Dublin Fire Brigade & An Garda Síochána also in attendance.
“Sadly at the first incident we attended, despite the best efforts of all on scene, the casualty passed away.
“Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. May they rest in peace.”
