The Coast Guard has paid tribute to a member of the public who rescued three swimmers who got into difficulties off a beach in County Clare today.
Image: Shutterstock/David Ortega Baglietto Image: Shutterstock/David Ortega Baglietto THE COAST GUARD has paid tribute to a member of the public who rescued three swimmers who got into difficulties off a beach in County Clare today.
The incident at Doughmore Beach, Doonbeg, a short distance from Trump Doonbeg Golf Links and Hotel, happened shortly after 5pm. The Valentia Coast Guard coordinated the rescue as the Coast Guard unit at Kilkee went straight to the scene and were assisted by their colleagues in the Shannon based rescue helicopter.“The three swimmers had been brought onshore. A paramedic from R115 and the Kilkee Coast Guard assisted the casualties. As a precautionary one casualty has been transferred the care of the HSE by ambulance.
“The Coast Guard expressed thanks to the the member of the public who assisted in bringing the casualties ashore as well as the local hotel that provided a landing area for the Coast Guard Helicopter,” a spokesperson said. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
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