Two people were rescued from a fishing boat which started sinking near Portmagee today.
Valentia Coast Guard was alerted to the incident around 10.45am.
They said a 12-metre fishing boat was on the rocks near Bull Rock and it was taking on water.
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Two people were on board and the Coast Guard tasked the Rescue Helicopter R115, Valentia Life Boat and the Iveragh Coast Guard to the scene.
Those on board went into the life-raft; they were picked up by a local boat and brought to safety.
Valentia Coast Guard proceeded to the scene and picked up safety equipment and debris, before the boat sank.
