It's been a busy day so far for Rescue 117.
The Waterford based Coastguard helicopter responded to two incidents.
70 nautical miles off the South East coast, a fishing trawlers emergency beacon was transmitting.
It was picked up by satellites and MRCC Dublin requested Rescue 117 attend to the trawler.
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No danger was found as the call was found to be a false alarm.
Later in the morning, 16th January 2019, the South East Coastguard helicopter airlifted a hiker, who fell on Coumshingaun, to Waterford airport after sustaining a leg injury.
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Busy morning for the crew of Rescue 117.
Tasked by MRCC Dublin for a marine emergency beacon that was transmitting and...Posted by Rescue 117 on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
