Freak wave capsizes boat

TWO surveyors measuring ocean currents got more than they bargained for when a freak wave capsized their boat.

Rescue services were called out yesterday morning when the men got into difficulty off the coast of Co Cork. Shortly after 10am the boat capsized near the pier at Rosscarbery.

One of the men managed to swim to shore, but his colleague had to cling to the upturned boat for more than half an hour before he was rescued.