Two people who became trapped at the bottom of a cliff in Co Sligo have been rescued this afternoon.
Both the Bundoran RNLI and the Rescue 118 helicopter took part in the rescue at Mermaids’ Cove.
It followed a report from the Irish Coastguard at around 2.41pm that the pair had become trapped on rocks.
The Bundoran lifeboat was launched and was on the scene within minutes.
Weather conditions at the time were dull and overcast but visibility was good and the sea was calm with a small swell.
Arriving on scene, the crew observed two people at the bottom of the cliff who were unable to move without assistance.
A crew member was put ashore to check one walker who had a suspected wrist injury.
Having assessed the situation and given the location so close to rocks, a decision was made that the safest way to extract the casualty was to request the Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118 from Sligo.
The helicopter crew on arrival, winched and airlifted the casualty to safety. The second person was able to make it back to the top of the cliff with the assistance of a lifeboat crew member and shore crew waiting at the top.”
The injured walker received medical attention.
Speaking following the call out, Bundoran RNLI Helm Killian O’Kelly said “We would like to wish the casualty a speedy recovery and thank our colleagues in Rescue 118 for their help today.
‘We would remind anyone planning a walk at or near the coast to be wary of all edges around the sea and waterside as rocks can often be wet and slippy.
“Check weather and tides before venturing out and always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back.
“Always take a means of calling for help and should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
