A man has been rescued after he plunged from the top of a cliff in Dublin over the weekend.
The Rescue 116 helicopter had to be called in to assist the RNLI at Skerries on Sunday.
They had received a 999 call that a man had fallen from the cliffs in Loughshinny and was trapped on the rocks below.
The man was thankfully alive, and had been crying out for help when a team of sub aqua divers who had been nearby heard him.
A lifeboat was launched from the RNLI and was on the scene in minutes.
Two of the crew made their way ashore to further assess the man's condition and perform first aid.
Meanwhile the helicopter landed on the Beach in Loughshinny and the winchman then made their way across to the trapped man. After working to stabilise him, the winchman requested that the landing site at Beaumont hospital be prepared for a transfer.
A third crew member from the lifeboat was put ashore to assist in transferring the casualty to the helicopter.
The casualty was then airlifted to the landing site at Beaumont which had been prepared by Howth Coast Guard unit.
His condition is unknown at this point.
Speaking about the incident, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Skerries RNLI, Gerry Canning said: "This was another great example of how well all the emergency services work together, with volunteers and professionals working side by side to ensure the best possible outcome.
"We’d also like to say thank you to the gentlemen from Alpha Dive sub aqua club who did a brilliant job in raising the alarm and assisting the casualty until help arrived."
