“She died a hero” – Tributes pour in for hero coast guard Captain Dara Fitzpatrick – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

“She died a hero” – Tributes pour in for hero coast guard Captain Dara Fitzpatrick




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The only crew member to so far have been recovered in the helicopter nightmare in Co Mayo, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick has tragically passed away from her injuries in the crash at 1am.

The Rescue 116 was aiding another coast guard on a mission in the area when “out of nowhere” the helicopter went off radar and “disappeared” from all contact.

The wreckage was found this morning and unfortunately Dara was also found in critical condition.

The coast guard has announced that Dara Fitzpatrick has sadly died this afternoon.

Tributes have poured in to Dara who is being called a hero. Many have said she died a hero trying to save others and giving the ultimate sacrifice of her own life in the process.

Irish Coast Guard chief has said that today is a “dark day” for Emergency services and the Coast Guard in Ireland.

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