Heroic gardai in Galway rescued a young man from icy waters after he fell into a canal.
Three quick thinking officers were involved in the rescue from the Corrib Canal after the man fell in from O’Brien’s Bridge at around 2am on Tuesday, February 11.
Garda Kevin Molyneaux, Garda Jonathan Durkin and Sergeant Gearóid O Dúinn sped to the scene when they received a report that a man had fallen into the canal.
When they arrived, they spotted the man struggling in the water.
Members of the public had thrown him a lifebuoy but had difficulty pulling him to safety.
Garda Molyneaux, Garda Durkin and Sergeant O Dúinn went to the brink of the canal where they were able to catch hold of the man, and bring him to safety.
The young man was taken to University Hospital Galway where he received treatment for hypothermia and minor injuries.
The weather conditions at the time were hazardous and due to the quick actions of Gardaí at Galway Garda Station and others at the scene it lead to a positive outcome.
Superintendent Marie Skehill of Galway Garda Station said: “The members involved are to be commended for their selfless actions and prompt response which lead to the successful rescue of this young man”.
