Arranmore RNLI have two calls for assistance from Malin Head Coast Guard
The crew received the first call to bring the doctor from NOWDOC to attend a patient on Arranmore and back to Burtonport and the second call came from the coastguard requesting a lifeboat to help locate a fishing vessel reportedly having no contact, which was later stood down when contact was made with the vessel
The volunteer crew of the Arranmore RNLI had a busy weekend with two calls for assistance from Malin Head Coast Guard and two crew exercises.
The crew received the first call on Saturday, 18 April at 3.53 pm to bring the doctor from NOWDOC ( Northwest doctor on call) to attend a patient on the island and return him to Burtonport, having assessed the patient.
On Sunday afternoon, the crew were at Carrickfinn on a rescue/recovery display aimed at sea swimmers. A large crowd watched from the shore as the crew displayed various recovery methods involving a scramble net, “A” frame, “Y” boat and life rings.
On returning to Burtonport to refuel, the lifeboat was requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to help locate a fishing vessel reportedly having no contact. The crew were stood down when contact was made with the fishing vessel.
On returning from the call, the crew were asked to take part in a helicopter exercise with the Coast Guard helicopter based in Sligo, Rescue 118.
“I would like to thank the helicopter crew, spectators at Carrickfin who sent us photos and especially the volunteer crew of the lifeboat,” Lifeboat coxswain Kieran O’ Donnell said. “Training is an essential part of the work the crew do, we train in every aspect of saving lives at sea and the dedication of all crew members is commendable. All the crew are volunteers and give freely of their time to answer the call and train continuously to help save lives at sea.”
If you see someone in trouble at sea, please call 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Also, please visit the RNLI website and check out the safety message “ Float to live”