Bundoran RNLI rescued a man on Sunday who was taken ill on a yacht off the coast of Mullaghmore
The lifeboat, helmed on this occasion by Brian Gillespie and with three crew members onboard, launched immediately on receiving the call for assistance.
The Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118 from Sligo was also tasked.
On arrival, the lifeboat crew assessed the man before taking him onboard the lifeboat and administering casualty care. Once ashore, the man was treated for the effects of sea sickness but was otherwise safe and well.
Speaking following the call out, Tony McGowan, Bundoran RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘We were delighted to be of assistance to yesterday and glad that the outcome resulted safely. We would remind everyone visiting the sea and enjoying Bundoran this summer to always respect the water. Always wear a lifejacket.”
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