Achill Island RNLI carries out medical evacuation from Clare Island
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist with the medical evacuation of a casualty from Clare Island this afternoon, Monday 19 May
The all-weather lifeboat ‘Sam and Ada Moody’ launched at 1.20pm with under the command of Coxwain, Dave Curtis and volunteer crew, Stephen McGreal, Thomas Ruddy, Orlagh Blake-Dillon and Ivan Swarbrigg. The journey to Clare Island took just 15 minutes in flat calm sea conditions and glorious sunshine.
On arrival at the port in Clare Island the casualty was assessed by the crew, taken onboard the lifeboat and brought to Roonagh Pier for onward transfer to hospital by the awaiting National Ambulance Service. The lifeboat and her crew then made their return to Achill Island, arriving back at the station at 4pm.
Speaking after the call out, Achill Island RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager, Ciaran Needham, said: “Our volunteer crew are always happy to respond to a call for help from Clare Island, particularly during this busy season as tourists visit the island. We wish today’s casualty a speedy recovery.”
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