Cork RNLI crew called to provide evacuation for resident from Cape Clear following accident 

Crew members from Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier today from Cape Clear Island. 

The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked with providing a medical evacuation for a resident of the island who sustained an injury following an accident and was in need of medical assistance.

The crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 12.39pm and arrived at North Harbour on Cape Clear Island at 12.59pm. 

A spokesperson said that the casualty was assessed by the Casualty Care lifeboat crew member, and she was subsequently transferred onboard the lifeboat via stretcher. 

The lifeboat departed Cape Clear Island at 1.09pm and returned to the station in Baltimore arriving at 1.39pm. 

The casualty was then handed over to the care of HSE Ambulance crew.

There were five volunteer crew onboard the lifeboat; Coxswain Aidan Bushe, mechanic Cathal Cottrell and crew members Sean McCarthy, Brian McSweeney and Micheal Cottrell. 

Conditions during the call out were good with a north-westerly force 2 to 3 wind, a 2m sea swell and good visibility.

Speaking following the call out, Kate Callanan, Baltimore RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer said: 

"This is the second medical evacuation (medevac) carried out from Cape Clear Island within two days. On Friday 27 October a man living on the island who was in need of medical assistance also required the lifeboat to bring him out to the mainland. If you find yourself in a emergency whilst on an island call 999 or 112."