The dangers of the use of drones around airborne aircraft has been highlighted again after a multi-agency search operation in Sligo was stood down on Saturday evening after two drones were launched in the area.
Sligo Fire Service was tasked to assist in searching the Garavogue River for a missing person.
The Rescue 118 helicopter assisted in the search.
In a post on social media, Sligo City Firefighters say “there is no excuse for doing this. You are hampering the rescue services in doing their jobs and preventing them from helping someone in need. Please keep your drones on the ground when you see or hear an aircraft.”
