Arranmore RNLI carries out medical evacuation
The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI were asked to assist in a medical evacuation from the island by the Malin Head Coast Guard at 8am yesterday (Sunday 30 June).
The volunteer first responders of the Arranmore ambulance delivered the patient to Leabgarrow pier and the patient was then transferred to the lifeboat. On arrival at Burtonport, the patient was transferred to a waiting ambulance and then on to Letterkenny University Hospital for assessment.
Relief Coxswain Sean Curtin and crew members, mechanic Philip McCauley, Sharon O’Donnell, Sean O’Donnell, Finbar Gallagher, Mickey Mc Hugh and Seán Gallagher returned to anchor at Arranmore.
Sean Curtin from Valentia island, is a regional resilience coxswain/mechanic with the RNLI and is involved in travelling to various RNLI stations in Ireland and further afield to fill in for local crews who are on leave. This is his fourth time with the Arranmore RNLI.
Speaking following the call out, Sean said: 'We would like to wish the patient a speedy recovery and thank the volunteer crew for responding so quickly to the call. I would also like to commend them on their efficiency and knowledge of the area which made my job very easy. They are a credit to the RNLI, as are the first responders of the ambulance. The volunteer ethic is very strong on Arranmore island and I’m delighted to work alongside them once again’.
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