Clifden RNLI carry out medical evacuation of a casualty from Inishbofin
The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked just before 2pm today, following a request from the Coast Guard to provide a medical evacuation for a casualty on the island.
Clifden’s Shannon class all weather lifeboat, St Christopher was launched under Coxswain David Barry, with Joe Acton, Dan Whelan, Andy Bell, Neil Gallery and Shane Conneely as crew. The Coast Guard’s Sligo based helicopter Rescue 118 was also dispatched.
The conditions at the time were poor with limited visibility and deep swells. When the lifeboat crew arrived at the island the casualty was received on board St Christopher and a casualty care assessment was carried out on the individual who was injured from a fall. The casualty was immediately transported to Cleggan pier to an awaiting ambulance for further treatment in hospital.
Speaking about the shout, Clifden RNLI Coxswain David Barry said, “This tasking was a real team effort involving the Cleggan Coast Guard, HSE National Ambulance Service and the local community in Inishbofin who provided great assistance during the transfer of the casualty. My thanks to all involved and I also wish the person a swift recovery. The volunteer crew at our station are on call 24/7. If you get into difficulty, or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
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