A search and rescue alert in Limerick has turned out to be a hoax.

An anonymous call was made earlier this evening reporting that a woman was seen entering the River Shannon.

A spokesperson for Limerick Marine Search and Rescue says it's now emerged that rescue services were dispatched to a bogus alert, which he described as a disgrace.

Reporter David Rally is in Limerick and say the emergency services have condemned the actions of the person behind it.