Successful rescue after yacht capsized off Achill coast

Two people have been rescued from a capsized yacht which was beached off the Achill coast after being stranded by high seas for three days.

A multi-agency rescue mission was launched on Achill Island, on Friday afternoon.

A statement issued by Achill Achill Island Search and Rescue said they were tasked on Friday to a beached yacht at Dooega Head.

It continued: "The vessel, with a crew of two, capsized and became stranded in dangerously high seas three days ago.

"One of the crew managed to scale the cliffs and raise the alarm.

"The Cliff Top Rescue team climbed Dooega Head ready to set up a climb while Rescue 118 assessed the scene below.

"The casualty was winched to safety and airlifted to Mayo University Hospital. Thanks to our colleagues in R118, An Garda Síochána and Achill Island RNLI who assisted in the rescue."