The Shannon based Irish Coast Guard helicopter has completed a medevac (medical evacuation) operation off the west coast this morning.
Rescue 115 was called to airlift a fisherman from a fishing vessel 120 nautical miles (222 kilometres) west of Loop Head.
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The casualty was transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
Medical advice for the operation was provided to the Coast Guard by ‘MEDICIO Cork’ based in Cork University Hospital A&E section.
Meanwhile, the Waterford based helicopter, Rescue 117, was involved in a similar operation this morning.
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