Woman rescued from River Foyle

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by Q Radio News

A woman has been rescued from the River Foyle in Derry/Londonderry.

We're told members of the public spotted her entering the water at around 9.30pm last night and used life rings in the area. 

Foyle Search and Rescue treated the woman for Cold Water Shock at it's treatment room, before she was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. 

A spokesperson for the Derry/Londonderry charity thanked local people who activated the Life Rings in the vicinity and CCTV. 

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