American man 'suffering from exposure and dehydration' rescued in West Cork

The Rescue 115 helicopter at the scene. Picture: Castletownbere Coast Guard

An American man has been rescued after he was found suffering from exposure and dehydration near the Beara Peninsula in West Cork.

The young man had been working for a farmer in the Trafask area of Adrigole and concern for his wellbeing had been raised after he was reported missing since Saturday night.