By Dean Egan.
A search is continuing this morning for a man who went into the water at Davitt's Quay in Dungarvan last night.
Rescue helicopter 117 and Helvic Head RNLI were tasked to the scene after reports that a man had gone into the river at Devonshire Bridge.
It's understood a second person went into the river in an attempt to help the first man.
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That person was rescued from the river by an off-duty lifeguard.
An extensive search of the area was stood down at 4 am this morning.
Helvic Head RNLI is continuing to search for the missing man this morning.
A low water search is due to take place this afternoon involving the coast guard and teams from Bohmanhon and Ardmore.
