A man has died after emergency services rushed to a "medical incident" on a yacht at Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
The Irish Coast Guard crew attended the scene at after the man, aged in his 60s, fell ill at Carlisle Pier on Saturday afternoon.
He was pronounced dead after being treated and his body was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital for post mortem.
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."
RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station Crew, National Ambulance Service (NAS), Dublin Fire Brigade, and An Garda Síochána were also in attendance.
Emergency services attended a second incident, also a medical incident on a yacht, which saw the person helped to the shore and then transported to hospital for further treatment.
A spokesperson for the coast guard team said: "Coast Guard team tasked two different incidents on Saturday afternoon in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, both relating to medical incidents on yachts.
"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.
"Second incident, casualty was assisted ashore and transported to hospital for further treatment.
"Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 112/999 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard."
To get the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our free newsletter
