Foyle Search and Rescue issue safety advice after four people get into difficulties during search for Jack Glenn

Foyle Search & Rescue have issued updated safety advice for those taking part in the search for Jack Glenn after being called out to a volunteer who got stuck in the mud yesterday.

They said that four people have thus far got into difficulties whilst out searching for Jack.

Speaking on their Facebook page a Foyle Search and Rescue spokesperson said: "At 16:00hrs 14/2/2017 Foyle Search & Rescue's Emergency Response Team were activated by the Police Service of Northern Ireland by pager to reports of a person being observed in difficulty waving their hands in the water.

"FSR responded to the scene launching a boat with crew. PSNI also dispatched a mobile unit to the area. En route to the scene the PSNI advised FSR crews that they had arrived at the location observing a member of the public who was out searching stuck in mud unable to move. After a short period they managed to release him and assist him safely to the shore. FSR Emergency Response Team were then stood down. "FSR have been made aware of four persons who have got into difficulties while out searching. Two managed to release themselves after great difficulty, losing their footwear. "FSR 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: 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."