From Left to right. Gerlivan Cordeiro, Aidan, Cristiane Cordriro and CHC Winchman Philip Wrenn.

An 8 year old boy who was saved from drowning at Doughmore Beach in West Clare by IRCG Rescue 115 visits CHC Shannon Base to thank the crew.

Aidan William Cordeiro was swimming at Doughmore Beach on August 13th when he was taken by Riptides further out to sea. The Kilkee and Doolin units of the Irish Coast Guard were dispatched to the incident along with Rescue 115 from Shannon. A number of people on the beach attempted to reach Aidan but without success

 Rescue 115 arrived on scene and were able to see that Aidan was struggling badly to stay afloat. CHC Winchman / Paramedic Philip Wrenn was lowered to the boy but due to difficult sea conditions, Philip made the decision to release from the winch and swim/fin Aidan to shore.

 An eye witness said “ The child had to be a strong swimmer to keep himself above water for that long but he was starting to go under. His head disappeared below the water a few times just before the Coast Guard helicopter arrived.

 Philip stated afterwards “ we would not normally release from the hoist cable but as Aidan and I were being battered by white water breaking over us I felt to swim with Aidan to the beach was the best and safest course of action “

 Aidan was assessed by ambulance paramedics and fortunately did not require to be airlifted to Hospital.

 At the happy reunion yesterday with Philip and the CHC Rescue 115 crew Aidans mother Cristiane and father Gerlivan thanked the crew not just for saving Aidan but for the work they do rescuing people all year round.

Related News

old ennis national 3
Illegal encampment pitches up at old Ennis National School site
french passport 1
75 year old Lissycasey man charged with helping illegal entry of 22 year old woman he met online into Ireland
clancy park caravan 16-04-24 3
Ennis father of five released from custody after Clancy Park illegal encampment removed
Charity Golf Day 2025 Insta Square - Copy
Annual charity golf classic at Limerick Golf Club to benefit Down Syndrome Ireland

Advertisement

Latest News
st breckans v kilmihil 15-03-25 michael cotter oisin o'loughlin 1
Big wins for St Breckan's & Clondegad in Garry Cup
Geopark_Photo_Winner_1
Liscannor photographer wins competition celebrating twenty years of Global Geoparks Network
clancy park caravan 16-04-24 3
Ennis father of five released from custody after Clancy Park illegal encampment removed
clare v wexford 23-02-25 aidan mccarthy cian galvin patrick crotty tony kelly ryan taylor david reidy 1
Kilkenny win over Limerick confirms Clare's relegation from top tier of league
clare v laois 15-03-25 ikem ugwueru josh hogan 1
Clare stage dramatic comeback to leave Laois with vital win
Premium
clancy park caravan 16-04-24 3
Ennis father of five released from custody after Clancy Park illegal encampment removed
clare v laois 15-03-25 ikem ugwueru josh hogan 1
Clare stage dramatic comeback to leave Laois with vital win
clare v westmeath 15-02-25 ellen casey 1
Clare qualify for camogie league final
clare v tipperary u20 15-03-25 daire culligan 1
Clare caught for second week in a row as Tipp nab last minute winner
pepper 1
Employee stole €84,000 of laptops from Shannon employer to fund gambling addiction

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.