Kayaker rescued in east Cork suffering severe hypothermia

Man expected to make full recovery after RNLI and Coast Guart respond

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital after suffering severe hypothermia when his kayak overturned off Knockadoon. Picture: Dan Linehan

A man was taken to Cork University Hospital after suffering severe hypothermia when his kayak overturned off Knockadoon, near Capel Island, east Cork on Sunday.

Youghal RNLI launched its Atlantic 85 Class RIB after a second, female, kayaker who was with the man, dialled the emergency services on her mobile phone at approximately 3.25 pm.