Aran lifeboat assists in rescue operation off Clare
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A member of the Irish Coastguard has died during a rescue operation off the Kilkee coast in Co. Clare.
It’s understood the rib was involved in an ongoing search operation for a missing man at the time of the incident.
A second crew member – who was understood to be trapped in a cave – has been rescued. His condition is described as stable.
A third member of the crew was rescued and taken to hospital.
The Aran Islands lifeboat had been assisting in the search and rescue operation since mid-afternoon.