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Paddle boarders urged to wear lifejackets after Blackrock rescue

Paddle boarders urged to wear lifejackets after Blackrock rescue — A paddle boarder was rescued 150 metres from shore at Blackrock in Dublin. Picture: Coast Guard

Tue, 04 May, 2021 - 07:11

Steve Neville

The RNLI is appealing to paddle boarders and others using the water for recreational activities to wear a lifejacket.

It comes as a paddle boarder was rescued 150 metres from shore at Blackrock in Dublin.

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