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Man Rescued From Mayo Sea-Cave

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Man Rescued From Mayo Sea-Cave

Cliona O'Dwyer
Cliona O'Dwyer

05:24 18 Sep 2022


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A man's been rescued after getting trapped in a sea-cave off the Mayo Coast.

The 40-year-old was swept into the area during high tide and spent almost 22 hours on a ledge in the cave at Downpatrick Head.

A major search and rescue operation has been underway since the alarm was raised yesterday evening.

He was swept into the cave, along with a woman, as the tide came in.

A kayaker managed to bring the woman to safety soon afterwards, but the man remained on a ledge in the cave overnight until now.

He's being airlifted by helicopter to Sligo University Hospital this evening.


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