Man Rescued After Falling Overboard Off Donegal Coast A man has been rescued after falling overboard from a fishing vessel off the west coast of Donegal on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 pm, 10 miles west of Tory Island. The man, identified as a crew member in his 50s, was working on deck when he slipped and fell into the frigid waters. The vessel immediately issued a distress call, and the Irish Coast Guard responded with an inshore lifeboat from Killybegs and a helicopter from Sligo. Conditions at the time were described as challenging, with strong winds and high seas. The helicopter crew spotted the man in the water and guided the lifeboat to his location. The man was hoisted aboard the lifeboat and taken back to Killybegs, where he was treated for hypothermia and exhaustion. He is reported to be in stable condition. The Irish Coast Guard praised the quick response of the fishing vessel’s crew and the rescue teams involved. The incident serves as a reminder of the inherent risks associated with working in marine environments, and the importance of adhering to safety protocols.Man Rescued from Sea Off Donegal CoastMan Rescued from Sea Off Donegal Coast A man was rescued from the sea off the coast of West Donegal early this morning after falling overboard from a boat. The incident occurred between Inisbofin Island and Magheraroarty at approximately 5am. Rescue teams, including the Coastguard helicopter and Bunbeg Coastguard, were immediately deployed to the area. However, a local boat spotted the man in the water and successfully rescued him before the teams arrived. The man was taken to Magheraroarty Pier for medical assessment and was found to have no life-threatening injuries as a result of his ordeal. This marked the second maritime emergency off the Donegal coast over the weekend. On Saturday, a kayaker was reported missing after failing to return to base at the scheduled time. The Bunbeg Coastguard and Rescue 118 helicopter searched the coast of Gaoth Dobhair before locating the kayaker safely on Inis Sionnaigh Island at around 11:30am. The incident highlights the importance of safety precautions and the swift response of rescue teams in coastal areas.A man has been rescued after falling overboard at sea off the west coast of Donegal. The alarm was raised at around 10am this morning, when the man’s fishing vessel got into difficulty off the coast of Arranmore Island. The Irish Coast Guard’s Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene, along with the Killybegs Coast Guard boat. The man was located in the water and was winched to safety by the helicopter crew. He was taken to Sligo University Hospital by helicopter, where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Irish Coast Guard is urging people to be aware of the dangers of swimming in open water, and to always wear a lifejacket when on a boat.