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06 Sept 2025

Killybegs Coast Guard assist a walker and cyclist who fell in separate incidents

Killybegs Coast Guard's Monday call-outs saw them help a fallen hill walker up Slieve League and a young cyclist fell off their bike and sustained a head injury in a remote area outside Ardara

Killybegs Coast Guard assist a walker and cyclist who fell in separate incidents

A woman who fell received first aid treatment, was placed in a stretcher and brought to the car park where there was an awaiting ambulance

Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked with two call-outs on Monday.

Firstly, to assist a fallen hill walker up Slieve League, who sustained a lower leg injury. The casualty received first aid treatment, she was placed in a stretcher and brought to the car park where there was an awaiting ambulance.

“We wish her a speedy recovery and many thanks to our colleagues National Ambulance Service (NAS),” Killybegs Coast Guard posted.

Then, a young cyclist fell off their bike and sustained a head injury in a remote area outside Ardara. The coast guard assisted the National Ambulance Service and the crew of Rescue 118. The casualty was transported to hospital via helicopter, and a message wishing for a speedy recovery was also passed on.

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