Early morning call for Arranmore RNLI to assist in medical evacuation
The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI were called at 2.50am this morning (Thursday 31 October) to transfer a patient from the island ambulance to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport for transfer to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Crew onboard were Coxswain Sean Curtin, relief mechanic John McHugh, Seán O’Donnell, Kieran O’Donnell and Sharon O’ Donnell.
Speaking following the call out, John McHugh, Arranmore RNLI Relief mechanic said: 'We are a 24/7 emergency service and are happy to be called out to assist in whatever emergency arises, day or night. We would like to wish the patient a speedy recovery and thank both the island and mainland ambulances for their services. We work very closely with all the emergency services who are also on call around the clock.’
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