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RTÉ News
21 hours ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Two people rescued after separate falls from cliffs
A multi-agency operation was launched after a person fell from a cliff in Bundoran, Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Bundoran RNLI volunteers found the casualty at the base of the cliff having landed on the rocks. An RNLI crew on the scene recovered the casualty to the beach where the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 11 landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to Sligo General hospital for further treatment. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said: "We are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning. "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. "We wish them a full recovery." In a separate incident last night, a man in his 20s fell from a cliff in Lahinch, Co Clare. The alarm was raised at 10.15pm and the Coast Guard was assisted by gardaí, the fire service and ambulance service in the rescue. The Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter attended the scene along with the Doolin Coastguard Unit. The Coastguard said it was a difficult rescue as the man had fallen into an inaccessible area and initially the fire service could not reach him. The man suffered a lower leg injury, and his injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. He is being treated at Galway University Hospital.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after plummeting onto rocks in horror early morning Donegal cliff fall
A MAN has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a cliff in Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help at Cliff Fall at Bundoran's West End. Advertisement They immediately contacted the emergency services for help. Malin Head Bundoran The casualty was located at the base of the cliff, having landed on rocks. Advertisement Read more in News The RNLI crew at the scene managed to recover the casualty to the beach, where the helicopter had landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to The condition of the casualty is not known at this stage. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said: 'We are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning. Advertisement Most read in Irish News "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. "We wish them a full recovery.' Major water safety warning issued for Irish parents as seven children drown in Irish waters in 2023 The RNLI reminds anyone visiting the coast to stay well back from cliff edges, take extreme care near the water, and in an emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. This comes just a few days after Howth RNLI crews were involved in two cliff rescues yesterday. Advertisement The volunteer crew from Howth RESCUE OPERATIONS This was in response to reports of three being cut off by the tide near Lion's Head. This popular spot is located on the south side of the Howth peninsula near the Bailey Lighthouse. While on scene rescuing the three kids, the lifeboat was diverted by the MRCC Dublin to another emergency close by. Advertisement A teenager had fallen from the cliffs at White Water Brook - a remote beach below cliffs on the eastern side of the peninsula. All those involved were safely returned to shore. 1 The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help at Cliff Fall at Bundoran's West End
