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# rnli rescue

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Man 'extremely lucky' to be alive after falling on rocks in Cork

He was seriously injured when found by a member of the public.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 7:14 AM

Man rescued after being found clinging to his kayak off Cork coast today

The kayaker was in the water for 45 minutes before he was rescued.

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Feb 19th 2017, 6:58 PM