A second person who had attempted to provide assistance was also brought ashore safely

The situation was successfully resolved by An Garda Síochána and the group say there not needed

The incident was successfully handled by the ambulance and fire service tasked by the Irish Coast Guard

Following the incident, Waterford City River Rescue has emphasised the importance of an early call to the emergency services

Waterford City River Rescue used the incident to highlight the importance of early action in a successful rescue