'Float to live': Public urged to swim safe after Lough Derg swimmer gets into difficulty

The person who called it in was able to spot the person from the shore at Youghal Bay as they had a yellow buoyancy aid with them.

Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier was launched when they received a report of a swimmer in trouble. Picture: Lough Derg RNLI

A swimmer on Lough Derg was saved this afternoon thanks to their yellow buoyancy aid.

The Lough Derg RNLI was launched after reports of a swimmer in difficulty from a member of the public.