A swimmer has sadly died after getting into difficulty as Hawk Cliff in Dalkey yesterday.
The tragedy happened after the Irish Coast Guard based in Dun Laoghaire received a call about a swimmer in difficulty at the scene.
Emergency services including the National Ambulance Service, Dublin Fire Brigade, a HSE doctor and local gardai.
After identifying the casualty in the water, they were brought from the water to Coliemore harbour for urgent medical treatment but sadly passed away.
The Irish Coast Guard said: "Irish Coast Guard - Dun Laoghaire were tasked to a reports of a swimmer in difficulty at Hawks Cliff bathing area, with RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILB, National Ambulance Service (NAS), Dublin Fire Brigade, a HSE Doctor and local Gardaí also responding.
"On arrival at the scene, the casualty position was identified and RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ILB was given guidance to the location to the swimmer, who recovered them from the water and swiftly brought them to Coliemore harbour for urgent medical treatment.
"Despite the best efforts by all at the scene, the swimmer sadly passed away.
"Our condolences to the family & friends of the deceased at this difficult time."
