Two Clare kayakers rescued by Doolin's Coast Guard unit
The pair had reportedly safely made it to shore on Crab Island, however, as conditions deteriorated, they were not able to make it back onto the water to return to the mainland without risk.
Rough conditions at the time were accompanied by a 1.5 to 2 metre sea swell, it was reported.
At around 7.30pm, members of the public raised the alarm, and the Doolin unit of the Coast Guard sprung into action.
They quickly launched a rescue boat and proceeded to Crab Island.
As conditions worsened, the Doolin Coast Guard were only physically able to get close enough to assist one of the kayakers, safely getting them off the island.
A rescue helicopter was then requested to assist with the mission.
Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 115, airlifted the second kayaker to safety, and was even able to land in a field near the Coast Guard station.
The two kayakers were attended to by paramedics and found to be unharmed.
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