Foyle Search and Rescue issue advice for people joining the search for Jack Glenn

Foyle Search and Rescue (FSR) has issued advice to people joining the search for Jack Glenn.

Thousands have turned out to help find the 23 year old since he entered the River Foyle almost two weeks ago. 

However, volunteers are being warned not to put themselves or others at risk.

FSR were alerted to a person in the water at around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon. 

The PSNI activated the organisation's Emergency Response Team after receiving reports that a person was in difficulty and waving their arms. 

On arrival volunteers noted the man was part of the search party and had been scouring the river bank when he became stuck in mud and was unable to move. 

A spokesperson for Foyle Search and Rescue said:

"FSR have been made aware of four persons who have got into difficulties while out searching. Two managed to release themselves after great difficulty, loosing their footwear. 

"[We] would appeal to anyone out searching to adhere exactly to the safety guidelines provided, as the preservation of life and your personal safety is of the highest importance."

Foyle Search and Rescue has issued this advice for volunteers:

1. Always stay in a group. Do NOT break away from the group or search on your own!
2. Carry a mobile phone.
3. Be careful along the river’s edge & DO NOT enter the Glar/mud. You may become stuck & need rescued!
5. DO NOT cross over any railings riverside under any circumstances.
6. DO NOT cross over onto or walk along Rail Tracks.
7. In the event of finding/ observing any items of clothing etc: 
DO NOT TOUCH or remove. Please contact the PSNI on 101 who will in turn alert Foyle Search & Rescue where required.
8. Please be aware of Tide Times
9. Persons searching to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for search location & weather conditions.
10. It is recommend that persons searching wear high Vis clothing to enable boat crew to observe them on River Bank.
11. People who are searching are reminded that the River Bank is extremely hazardous after dark.
12. It is recommended that each walking group if possible has someone trained in First Aid & in possession of a small Basic Kit.
In the event of an Emergency call 999.