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25/07/2016
Man Critical After Falling Over 30ft Into A Cave In Co Antrim
A man has been seriously injured after he fell over 30 feet into a cave near Dunluce Castle in Co Antrim.
The incident happened at around 4.45pm on Sunday, 24 July.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard said an inshore lifeboat rescued him.
He was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where he remains in a critical condition.
Three other people at the scene where also escorted to safety.
(CD/MH)
The incident happened at around 4.45pm on Sunday, 24 July.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard said an inshore lifeboat rescued him.
He was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where he remains in a critical condition.
Three other people at the scene where also escorted to safety.
(CD/MH)
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