The yacht and crew were stuck against an inaccessible cliff-face on the south of Achill Island for three days before one of them scaled the perilous cliffs and raised the alarm
A yacht washed up against a very inaccessible cliff-face close to Dooega Head, on the south of Achill Island. Two sailors were stuck at the spot for three days afterwards in heavy weather.
Achill Island Coast Guard, with the assistance of the RNLI, attended and because of the remote location, the second crew member had to be airlifted to safety by the Rescue 118 helicopter.His colleague was also admitted but has since been discharged and is being accommodated locally. Authorities say both men were emaciated and dehydrated. The men told rescuers that one of them is Spanish, while the second is from Colombia.On Saturday, Customs and Excise officers carried out an examination of the location, assisted by An Garda Síochána. They were lowered to the spot by an Aer Corps helicopter.
It is understood no navigational equipment or identifying documentation was found. Nor was there any food or water on board.
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