Valentia Coast Guard were involved in a medevac (medical evacuation) off the South West coast this morning.
The British Coastguard raised the alarm at 5am, to assist to a medical incident on a ship, 52 miles south of Valentia.
Valentia Coast Guard tasked the Shannon based Rescue 115 helicopter to the scene.
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The man who was aged in his 40s was brought to shore and the coastguard says he is now in the care of the HSE.
