Dublin Fire Brigade officers this morning rescued a man from the River Liffey after he apparently fell in near O'Connell Bridge.
Two fire brigade units and an ambulance attended the scene shortly after 11 a.m. A huge crowd had gathered after it was reported a man had been seen in the river below.
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However, the fire services and gardai responded swiftly to rescue the man.
Fire officers lowered a ladder over the wall at Burgh Quay and assisted the man in his climb to safety.
He was put into the waiting ambulance where he appeared distressed, but unhurt.
A spokesman for Dublin Fire Brigade said the man had been taken to St James's Hospital where he is receiving treatment.
