Injured fisherman rescued by helicopter

A MAN who was seriously injured on a Norwegian fishing vessel more than 150 miles off the west coast had to be rescued by helicopter yesterday.

Injured fisherman rescued by helicopter

It is understood the fisherman broke his leg and was taken to Cork University Hospital.

A Coast Guard helicopter reached the ship about 8.30am yesterday after being notified by satellite phone and a man was lowered onto it on a winch to help the injured fisherman.

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