#Cork - The search for a homeless man seen falling into the River Lee in Cork city ended in his arrest, as The Irish Times reports.
Valentia Coast Guard co-ordinated the search and rescue operation for the man, who was witnessed falling into the water after 7am yesterday morning (Saturday 21 March).
However the man was quickly discovered by emergency personnel on a support beneath Parnell Bridge, refusing to come out.
The Irish Times has more on the story HERE.
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