Video here:Crosshaven RNLI assist three men in burning boat
Date: 21/07/2011
Author: Jon Mathers, Lifeboat Operations Manager
Three men had to jump into the sea this evening (21 July) after their 21ft angling boat caught fire in the main shipping channel between Fort Camden and Fort Mitchell.
Fortunately, Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat volunteers, Gary Heslin, Warren Forbes and Geraldine Farrell were on exercise at Ringaskiddy when they were alerted to the incident and quickly made their way to the scene.
On arrival the three men had been removed from the water by the boats Apollo and Stugots.
The lifeboat requested that Apollo make immediately for the lifeboat station where the lifeboat Doctor was waiting.
The lifeboat transferred the remaining casualty on board and also returned to the station.
The Doctor gave the men a health check and warmed them up in the showers. No further medical intervention was required.
The lifeboat returned to the scene and stood by until the arrival of the Naval Vessel, LE Aishling who extinguished the blaze. The boat later sank.
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Well done Donal.... heard the Mayday and headed straight for the emergency... pulled two survivors from the water and delivered them to the RNLI Station in Crosshaven.
thats 3 families your actions have saved from a tragedy well done man 
