Michael Lyons and Michael Lyons talk about saving Michael Lyons from drowning.
It's National Water Safety Awareness Week 2018 (June 18-24). See www.watersafety.ie for drowning prevention advice.
Incident occurred in Carlow – Michael Lyons (6), Michael Lyons (uncle) and Michael Lyons (Grandfather)
On the 22nd of January 2017, a trip to feed the ducks almost ended in tragedy for toddler Max. While feeding ducks Max fell through railings and into very cold water. His uncle heard the splash and immediately entered the water as the current took young Max away. He grabbed the toddler by the jacket while keeping them both afloat which gave the toddler’s grandfather enough time to pull the young boy to safety. Meanwhile, the rescuers son Michael aged 5 at the time started shouting out for help. A man heard the shouts from his nearby apartment and ran to the scene with warm clothing before bringing everyone to his apartment to await a doctor. Max made a full recovery.
