Man rescued from Owey Island cave says he is ‘immensely grateful’

A man rescued after being thrown from his kayak in a cave near Owey Island says he feels immensely grateful to everyone who helped him.

A major search and rescue operation was launched on Sunday involving the RNLI, fire service, ambulance service, gardai and local boats.

Malachy Doyle, managed to position himself on a ledge within the cave while awaiting the arrival of the emergency and rescue services.

He told today’s Nine til Noon Show that having his phone secured in a ziploc bag saved him:

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