Clare Gardaí are investigating after a number of life saving devices at waterways across the county were stolen or vandalised.
The lifebuoys are located near rivers, lakes and seashores across Clare and are used as a rescue aid if someone gets into difficulty in the water.
However in recent weeks specialised ropes which form part of the lifesaving equipment have been taken.
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Water Safety Development Officer for County Clare Liam Griffin says this is putting lives at risk and is a criminal offence to tamper with any such life saving equipment.
