Two men forced to abandon ship off Kerry coast
Two men who had to abandon ship off Derrynane have been rescued.
Valentia Coast Guard received the distress call that a fishing vessel was sinking off Scariff Island at around 12.30 this afternoon.
Two people who were on board had to 'abandon ship' and enter a life raft.
They were picked up by Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue at around 1.15 this afternoon.
Shannon helicopter Rescue 115 was tasked to the scene and Castletownbere lifeboat also assisted with the help of Derrynane Inshore Rescue Team.
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