Three teenagers winched to safety after being trapped by the tide off Cork coast

One of the boys has been flown to Cork University Hospital for medical assessment amid concerns they were showing signs of hypothermia.

Coastguard Rescue helicopter 117, together with members of the Crosshaven lifeboat crew, responded to the incident. Picture: Audrey Buckley

Three people were winched to safety after getting trapped by the tide off the Cork coast this evening.

The Coast Guard rescue helicopter, Rescue 117, and members of the Crosshaven RNLI were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard to the incident at the base of cliffs between Myrtleville and Church Bay at around 6.20pm.