RNLI called to carry out two rescues in Cork

The Courtmacsherry lifeboat in Co Cork carried out two rescues this morning.

RNLI called to carry out two rescues in Cork

The Courtmacsherry lifeboat in Co Cork carried out two rescues this morning.

It went to the aid of a diver who got into difficulty near the Lusitania wreck, 12 miles off the 7 heads in West Cork.

The diver was airlifted to Cork University Hospital.

Following that rescue, the lifeboat went to help a 30-foot yacht in difficulty nearby.

The lifeboat is preparing to tow the boat to shore.

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