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Briain Kelly, 15 Jun
The Aran Islands RNLI had a very busy day this week, with two medical
evacuations in the space of just a few hours, one of them in the very
early hours of the morning.
On Wednesday, the lifeboat station was requested to launch at 1.58am to
help a woman with an injured ankle on Inis Mór who needed further medical
attention.
The patient was brought to the Lifeboat by the Fire Service and was
transferred safely aboard the Lifeboat under the supervision of the
volunteer crew.
The lifeboat was then launched under Coxswain Aonghus Ó hIarnáin and
headed straight for Rossaveal harbour and the awaiting Ambulance.
Conditions at the time of launching were good with calm seas and no wind.
Speaking after the call Coxswain Aonghus Ó hIarnáin said, “it was a quick
response from the crew. We got the patient on their way to receive the
medical attention needed, as it was quite a painful injury. We wish them a
speedy recovery.”
“As the good weather conditions continue, we advise the public to adhere
to all safety advice regarding the sea, swimming or boating. Always
respect the Water.”
Later that same morning, at 9.57am, the lifeboat was again requested to
launch to attend to a person on Inis Meáin who was in need of medical
attention.
The Lifeboat again launched under Aonghus Ó hIarnáin with a full crew and
headed straight for Inis Meáin. Weather conditions at the time were
challenging, with calm seas but a dense fog.
With the Lifeboat safely alongside the pier in Inis Meáin, the patient was
transferred aboard the Lifeboat under the supervision of the volunteer
crew. They then headed straight for Rossaveal harbour and the awaiting
Ambulance.
Speaking after the call outs, Aran Islands RNLI Volunteer Lena O’Connell
said that it proved to be a busy day for the lifeboat crew.
“Conditions were tricky for the second launch, with the fog quite dense.
The lifeboat crew got the patient to the mainland safely and we wish them
a speedy recovery.”