New thermal imaging system hopes to help prevent drownings in Galway
The River Corrib in Galway is the fastest-flowing city river in Europe. In full flow, it can carry a person at up to three metres a second. For watersports lovers, such speeds appeal. For emergency services, they pose major difficulties.So far this year, three men have lost their lives. Robert Murray went missing on January 8th, last seen near Shop Street. His body was found on Renmore Beach several kilometres away nearly a month later.
“Galway isn’t unique in that there are many bars near a river but in Galway, there are large areas unfenced close to the Latin Quarter and it can happen so quickly,” he said. The new system, according to Supt Kevin Gately, is a radical improvement, building significantly on the work that has been done between a number of State and volunteer organisations.
“If a person has the app downloaded, it tracks them once they enter this are a. When you download Galway Safe, you’re asked to enter three emergency contacts. If you dwell in this area on a night out, the app will activate and ask you if you’re okay.
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