Man airlifted to by Coast Guard after fall from Cork cliffs

An angler has been airlifted to safety after falling from cliffs earlier today at Knockadoon Head in County Cork.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018 - 22:53

An angler has been airlifted to safety after falling from cliffs earlier today at Knockadoon Head in County Cork.

Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 was called to the scene and the man was transferred to Cork University Hospital, where his injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Cork Place: Knockadoon Head Place: County Cork Place: Valentia Place: east Cork Place: Waterford Person: Gerard O'Flynn Person: Ballycotton Person: Youghal Organisation: Coast Guard Organisation: Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 117 Organisation: Cork University Hospital Organisation: Search and Rescue Organisation: Irish Coast Guard

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