A Cox’n and 8 rowers from the UCC Rowing club were rescued today by Crosshaven Lifeboat at Lough Mahon in the upper Cork harbour area. While on exercise on today Crosshaven Lifeboat happened upon 9 people 'floundering in the water'. Conditions in Lough Mahon were described as rough with a westerly Force 7 wind blowing which swamped the rowing boat causing it to partially sink and put the crew into the water.
The UCC boat had a small safety boat with them, which was assisting the rowers. According to an RNLI statement, the Lifeboat plucked all the rowers to safety and administered first Aid for Hypothermia and Shock, before taking them to the Shandon boat club for hot showers and drinks. After making sure everybody was in no further need of medical assistance, the Lifeboat returned to station in Crosshaven. It is believed the rowers were in the cold water for 20 minutes before the arrival of the RNLI. This brings the number of services for Crosshaven Volunteer RNLI Lifeboat to 45 this year.About The Author
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