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Fishing Vessel Aground: 14 Rescued Off Kerry Coast
14 Dec
Summary
- Fourteen individuals were rescued from a fishing vessel that ran aground.
- The incident occurred at Dingle Harbour on Sunday.
- A helicopter winched the people to safety, supported by other rescue services.
Fourteen individuals have been safely rescued from a fishing vessel that ran aground in Dingle Harbour on Sunday. The Irish coastguard coordinated a significant rescue operation to ensure the safety of all aboard the vessel.
Emergency services were mobilized quickly, with a helicopter executing the primary rescue by winching the individuals to safety. This critical effort was augmented by the support of an RNLI lifeboat, the Dingle Coast Guard unit, and a search and rescue aircraft, all working in tandem.
The operation was expertly managed by the Marine Rescue Sub Centre at Valentia. The rescue took place amidst a status orange rain weather warning in effect for County Kerry, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by the crews involved.
