24/11/2014

Man Rescued From Cliff Face At Kerry Head

Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue Service, assisted by the coast guard from Ballybunion and Glenderry and Feint RNLI, have rescued a man from Kerry Head.

It is understood the man was out with a team of surveyors when he lost his footing a fell onto a ledge.

The man was airlifted from the ledge and taken to Kerry General Hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

(MH/CD)

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