Young girl rescued in Howth

A YOUNG girl was rescued last week after falling approximately 10 metres in the vicinity of Pucks Rocks, Howth Head.

The Howth RNLI inshore lifeboat launched at 4.50pm last Monday (June 16) to assist Howth Coast Guard in the rescue.

The Coast Guard had already located the female casualty who was in need of immediate medical attention.

A Coast Guard emergency medical technician gave assistance and prepared the casualty for stretcher transfer to the awaiting lifeboat.

The casualty was stabilised on scene and transferred back via the inshore lifeboat to Howth Harbour.

The girl was taken by ambulance to hospital and treated for a leg injury and concussion.

Tom Ryan, inshore lifeboat helmsman, said:

“The young girl fell on recently collapsed old concrete footsteps and we would advise any walkers in the area to be vigilant in the area of Pucks Rocks.

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