Six rescued after boat capsizes in Dublin Bay

Six people were rescued yesterday after their motor boat capsized in Dublin Bay.

The incident happened around 4km off the coast shortly before 8pm last night.

The group who were all wearing lifejackets were later spotted in the water by a Coast Guard helicopter.

They were then picked up by RNLI lifeboats from Howth and Dún Laoghaire.

The six, who were suffering from hypothermia, were taken to Dún Laoghaire and from there to St Vincent’s Hospital for observation.

Dún Laoghaire RNLI Coxswain Mark McGibney said: “These people were extremely lucky. Their small open motorboat had capsized and was upturned in the water.

“All six were nearby or clinging to the upturned hull when the lifeboats arrived. They were extremely cold and needed medical assistance.

“Their lifejackets undoubtedly played an important role in their safe recovery.”