BALTIMORE RNLI came to the assistance of a lone sailor experiencing engine failure at the mouth of the harbour, and a person who need to be medically evacuated from Cape Clear Island, on Tuesday.
The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 8.40am, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to go to the assistance of a 45-ft yacht with one person on board.
The skipper of the yacht raised the alarm after they suffered engine failure and needed help at the entrance to Baltimore Harbour.
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The lifeboat crew were there in a matter of minutes and, after assessing the situation, Coxswain Aidan Bushe, established that the vessel needed to be towed.
Crew members, Emma Geary and Kieran O’Driscoll, went aboard the vessel to assist with rigging a tow, and the yacht was towed back in calm conditions to the pier by 9.05am.
In addition to the Coxswain, and mechanic Jerry Smith, the crew members included Emma Geary, Pat Collins and Kieran O’Driscoll.
At 4.12pm that afternoon the Irish Coast Guard once again called on the lifeboat crew to launch their all-weather lifeboat to assist with a medevac.
The RNLI arrived at Cape's North Harbour at 4.33pm and after a quick assessment by a casualty care lifeboat crew member, the person was brought by stretcher onboard the lifeboat.
The lifeboat left the island at 4.50pm and the casualty was then given into the care of HSE ambulance crew.
There were seven volunteer crew onboard the lifeboat: The Coxswain Aidan Bushe, mechanic Cathal Cottrell, and crew members Jerry Smith, Emma Geary, Brian McSweeney, Pat Collins and Kieran O’Driscoll.
Assisting at the lifeboat station were Simon Duggan, Micheal Cottrell and Ollie O’Mahony.
Press officer Kate Callanan said it was a busy day for Baltimore RNLI and on both occasions the volunteer crews were quick to respond.
She also advised anyone experiencing difficulty at sea, or on an island, should call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
