By Dan Walsh
Helicopter Rescue 117 from Waterford base was called to Castletown this afternoon after a young lady was injured in a fall from her horse. It is understood that her injuries are not life-threatening.
Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard were tasked to prepare a landing zone for Rescue 117 and assist with a casualty at Castletown and once on scene were able to assist in transferring the casualty on board the aircraft to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
“It’s our second such incident in a week and shows how important our training with the helicopters is,” said a spokesperson for the Coast Guard.
On St. Stephen’s Day a man in his 30s injured while playing in an indoor soccer tournament in Craanford was taken to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin where his condition is described as “on the road to recovery.”
Remember if you see someone in difficulty on or near the water, dial 112/999 and ask to the Coast Guard.
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