The Coast Guard rescued two swimmers after they ran into difficulty while swimming at the Forty Foot in Dublin.
The incident occurred earlier today as the swimmers required help in the choppy sea. The Dun Laoghaire branch of the Coast Guard confirmed that one of the swimmers also required medical assistance.
Thankfully, all persons are ok.
Personnel from the National Ambulance Service, Dublin Fire Brigade, RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station, and An Garda Síochána were required during the rescue operation.
In a statement, the Coast Guard said: "We have had two callouts this morning involving swimmers. Conditions are unsafe along our coastline and continue to be unsafe for the rest of the week due to strong easterly winds.
They add: "Please adhere to any safety messages been issued and only swim if safe to do so. Do not take risks. If you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, do not hesitate and dial 112/999 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard."
In a post online, the Dun Laoghaire branch of the Coast Guard said that due to the weather conditions, the Forty Foot will remain closed for the time being.
On Friday, Met Eireann issued a weather advisory for Ireland while two other status yellow marine warnings are currently in place.
