Achill Island RNLI medically evacuated a man from Clare Island on Friday afternoon, January 28, in what was its first call-out of 2022.
The volunteer crew launched their all-weather lifeboat, Sam and Ada Moody, at 3.26pm on the day, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to evacuate the man who was in need of medical assistance, from the island. Sea conditions were moderate at the time with 1.5 to 2 metre swells in south easterly winds with mist and fog.
The casualty was taken onboard the lifeboat and received medical treatment from the crew while being transferred to Roonagh Pier. The casualty was then brought to hospital by the National Ambulance Service for further treatment.
The lifeboat crew consisted of five volunteers and included Ken Quinn, who took part in his first rescue since he re-joined Achill Island RNLI following a three-year break for work purposes.
Ken, who had previously volunteered with the Achill RNLI crew for six years said: "The relationship between Achill Island RNLI and those on our islands has always been a special one. It is a privilege to be able to respond when the call for help comes in. We wish the casualty well with their recovery."
