MAN DIES AFTER RESCUE OPERATION NEAR SPIDDAL
Date Published: 22-Sep-2012
A man in his 40s has died following a sea and air rescue operation near Spiddal.
Neal Owens from Inverin, was out fishing on a small boat between Furbo and Blackhead yesterday morning when he began to suffer chest pains. (21/09)
Another man on board contacted the Irish Coastguard and headed for Spiddal.
Galway RNLI lifeboat crew launched just before 1 o'clock and arrived at the scene a short time later, followed by ambulance crew and the rescue helicopter from Shannon.
The man was transferred to UHG by helicopter, where he was pronounced dead some time later.