Engines stolen from volunteer rescue boat

A volunteer marine search and recovery unit in Co Clare has been left high and dry after the engines of its specialist dive boat were stolen by a ruthless gang.

The Killaloe/Ballina Search and Recovery unit was established in 2001 following three local tragedies.

The unit is regularly tasked to search for missing persons on rivers and lakes while its dive team has been involved in recovering bodies following tragedies.