Killybegs Coast Guard involved in two rescue operations

A fishermen is recovering after becoming unwell on a vessel near Killybegs overnight.

Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked at 11pm to assist the National Ambulance Service to transfer the man who had a medical emergency.

This was the second time in a matter of hours that the Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked to attend an emergency.

Shortly before 3pm, they were called by Malin Head Coast Guard to a report of a casualty who had fallen while hiking up the Pilgrim's Path in Slieve League.

The team made their way to the casualty, administered first aid and transported the casualty to an awaiting ambulance by stretcher.

Rescue 118 were also on scene.