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Waterford-based Rescue 117 assists in the rescue of fisherman 150 miles of the South East coast

Waterford-based Rescue 117 assists in the rescue of fisherman 150 miles of the South East coast

The Waterford based division of the Irish Coast Guard have assisted in the recovery of a fisherman who got into difficulty 150 miles off the Irish Coast.

Rescue 117 was called into action before midday, when they were alerted to a medical emergency aboard a fishing vessel.

The man was transferred to the ambulance service upon reaching Waterford, and is in a serious but stable condition at UHW.

 

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