A crewman on board a fishing vessel is currently being transported to hospital.
The operation is being coordinated by Valentia Coast Guard.
The Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 has airlifted a crewman requiring hospitalisation off a fishing vessel operating approximately 170 miles Southwest off Mizen Head.
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Top cover communication support was provided by an Air Corps Casa Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The airlift took place shortly after 4pm and the helicopter is routing to University Hospital Kerry.
