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26/09/2007
Swimmer Rescued In Galway
The Irish Coast Guard rescued a swimmer who got into difficulty while swimming in Galway Bay on Tuesday evening.
According to reports, the man was about 1km offshore at Salt Hill when his friends became concerned for his safety.
The Coast Guard was alerted and the man was airlifted to University College Hospital in Galway by helicopter.
He is reported to be in a comfortable condition.
(KMcA)
According to reports, the man was about 1km offshore at Salt Hill when his friends became concerned for his safety.
The Coast Guard was alerted and the man was airlifted to University College Hospital in Galway by helicopter.
He is reported to be in a comfortable condition.
(KMcA)
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