An urgent case of appendicitis brought the Aran Islands lifeboat running last weekend to take someone to the mainland for medical treatment.
The lifeboat was called to carry out a medical evacuation last Saturday shortly before 1pm.
A person on Inis Mór with appendicitis was in urgent need of further medical attention.
Fortunately for the patient, the volunteer crew were in the middle of training at the time, and were ready to jump into action.
The lifeboat launched under Coxwain Aonghus Ó HIarnáin and a full crew. Conditions at the time of launching were good with a southerly breeze and 1.5m sea swell.
The patient was transferred safely aboard the lifeboat and taken straight for Ros a Mhíl harbour where the crew safely transferred the patient to the awaiting ambulance.
Speaking after the call out, Coxswain Aonghus Ó hIarnáin said, “When training turns into a call it is a wee bit different but the volunteer crew are always ready as always to go and we were delighted to help.”
He added that they all wish the patient a speedy recovery.
