Larne RNLI Rescues Casualty From Rocks at Drains Bay
- Robert Stone
- 13 hours ago
- 2 min read
Monday 25 May 2026
Volunteer crew members from the RNLI lifeboat station in Larne launched on Monday afternoon (25 May) to assist a person who had fallen on rocks at Drains Bay.
The volunteer crew were requested to launch the inshore lifeboat Terry at 2.03pm at the request of HM Coastguard following reports that a person had fallen on rocks in the area.
Helm Willie Evans, alongside crew members Jack Healy, Jordan McIlhinney and Scott Leitch, made their way to the casualty’s last reported location. Weather conditions at the time were described as good, with a southerly breeze and smooth seas.
On arrival, the casualty was located on rocks close to Drains Bay beach.
In a joint operation with HM Coastguard Larne, several crew members went ashore to assist with casualty care. Following an initial assessment by an HM Coastguard member, who was an off-duty paramedic, it was suspected that the casualty had sustained a broken leg.
The casualty was placed onto a stretcher and transferred aboard the lifeboat before being taken to a more accessible part of the shoreline. They were then handed into the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Speaking after the call-out, Larne RNLI Helm Willie Evans said: “We would like to wish the casualty well. We would also like to commend the member of the public for raising the alarm, that is always the right thing to do.”
The RNLI is reminding the public that if they see someone in difficulty at the coast, they should call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
