JET-SKIER RESCUED OFF GALWAY COAST

Date Published: 20-Oct-2007

A jet-skier who was drifting out to sea off the Galway coast has been rescued. The man lost his machine after it capsized near Furbo and began drifting out to sea in choppy conditions at ten past 11 this morning.A member of the public phoned the Gardai who alerted Malin Head Coast guard and a search and rescue operation was launched.Galway RNLI were on their way to the scene within five minutes of the alarm being raised. However another boat in the Furbo area rescued the man and the lifeboat was stood down. It's not believed the man suffered any injuries as a result of his ordeal.Malin Head coast guard said conditions at sea were rough and a small craft warning had been issued as winds on Galway Bay had risen to Force 6.