An American tourist came close to serious injury at Sceilg Mhichíl recently.
The incident happened on Wednesday, 25th September when the woman, in her 60s, was reembarking a tour boat, having visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
She lost her footing, but was caught before she could fall into the water.
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In a statement to Radio Kerry News, the OPW, which manages Skellig Michael, said their personnel provided assistance and called the coastguard "per procedure".
Valentia Coastguard coordinated the medevac.
A helicopter could not assist due to the difficult topography, so instead Valentia lifeboat was tasked with the operation.
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The woman was met by ambulance paramedics at Portmagee who brought her to University Hospital Kerry (UHK).
