A windsurfer has been rescued after getting into difficulty in the Dingle Peninsula.
A member of the public raised the alarm this morning and called the Irish Coast Guard, which launched a rescue mission.
Just before 11.30am today a member of the public raised the alarm after seeing a windsurfer in difficulty in Scraggane Bay.
The Irish Coast Guard tasked the Fenit RNLI as well as the Rescue 115 helicopter from Shannon.
The lifeboat proceeded to the scene eight nautical miles from the station and as it was arriving on scene, it's crew received a update from the Coast Guard that a local fishing crew had recovered the windsurfer and was bringing them safely back to Scraggane Pier.
The RNLI stayed on standby until the windsurfer was safely ashore; they were cold but unharmed and didn’t require medical treatment.
Speaking following the call out, Fenit RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Fergus Kelliher commended the member of the public for their vigilance this morning in raising the alarm when they spotted someone in difficulty; he said that is always the right thing to do.
Mr Kelliher also wished the windsurfer well and praised his crews who he says launched into deteriorating weather conditions for the rescue.
Mr Kelliher is also urging anyone planning a trip to sea to go prepared; he says always check the weather conditions and tides in advance and let someone on the shore know where you are going and when you are due back.
Should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
