In a mission coordinated by Valentia Coast Guard, the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter R115 has airlifted a crewman requiring hospitalisation from an Irish fishing vessel operating approximately 170 miles south west off Mizen Head.
Top cover communication support was provided by an Air Corps Casa Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The airlift took place shortly after 4.00pm pm and the helicopter was scheduled to arrive at University Hospital Kerry at 5.30pm.
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