Police thank public for alerting them to vulnerable people standing on rivers edge - after an hour of talking and compassion they were brought to safety

In a post on PSNI North Coast Facebook page says: "A huge Shout out & Thank You!” to Community Search and Rescue who assisted us with a call early this morning!

"Police received multiple calls regarding a concern for two peoples safety near the edge of the River Bann.

"On arrival Police located the persons in question, one of which was standing on the edge of a wall looking into the Bann, and the other standing just beside."

The post adds: "Police opened up a dialogue with these persons for nearly an hour trying to talk them into safety whilst Community Search and Rescue got a boat ⛵️ into the Bann should one or both persons fall in.

"Thankfully Police were able to talk and reason with both persons getting them into a place of safety and into a nice warm Police car!

"We may may wear uniforms but we’re all human!

"Sometimes a simple chat can be far more powerful than any other resource we have..."