Seriously ill patient airlifted from Rathlin island to Belfast hospital on Sunday night amidst Storm Ashley
The HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter R199, dispatched from Scotland and successfully airlifted a patient from Rathlin Island amidst severe weather conditions this weekend.
The critical operation, carried out under challenging circumstances, ensured the patient could receive urgent medical attention.
After being evacuated from Rathlin Island, the patient was flown to Ballycastle, where they were transferred onward to a hospital in Belfast for further treatment.
Members of the Ballycastle Coastguard were instrumental in the rescue, assisting in the smooth handover of the patient despite the adverse weather.