Larne RNLI assist kayaker in difficulty near Portmuck

Launching the inshore lifeboat, Terry, at 3.26pm, the volunteer crew made their way towards the location of the casualty. As they were approaching the area, it was reported that the casualty had been recovered from the water by a local fishing boat.

Upon reaching the fishing boat, the volunteer crew recovered the casualty from the boat into the lifeboat and began to administer first aid. They also recovered the kayak to be towed into the safety of Portmuck harbour.

Upon reaching the harbour, the casualty was handed over to the care of Portmuck Coastguard team and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

Larne RNLI Helm, Barry Kirkpatrick said following the call out: ‘We would like to wish the casualty a speedy recovery and commend the crew of the fishing vessel who were on scene first.

‘The casualty was wearing a lifejacket and all of his equipment was in good working order order. Sometimes even with the correct preparation, the sea can still be very unpredictable. We would recommend anyone going to sea always carries a means of calling for help should they get into any trouble.’

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