MAN FALLS FROM FISHING BOAT IN KINVARA BAY

Date Published: 22-May-2008

The Galway RNLI Lifeboat was launched today (Thurs 22nd May) to rescue a man who had fallen overboard from a fishing boat in Kinvara Bay.The man, who was wearing a lifejacket, fell from the boat at approximately 11 this morning but managed to swim the short distance to shore]The Rescue Helicopter from Shannon was also called to the scene and the helicopter dropped one of its crew to examine him. It's understood the man was not hurt in the accident.