Emergency response in Athy following report of person in river

Inquiries are currently ongoing
Emergency response in Athy following report of person in river

The alarm was raised shortly after 11am Photos: Anthony Hubbock

Emergency services in Athy are currently responding to a report that an individual entered the River Barrow on Sunday morning.

A large garda presence along Kildare fire service and Civil Defence is currently in the town and a cordon has also been put in place in the vicinity of the Barrow Line.

The garda helicopter was also seen above the town.

At lunchtime, garda spokesperson said a search was underway following reports an individual entered the water shortly at 11am on Sunday.

Inquiries are currently ongoing.

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