'Lucky' angler rescued off Achill The Irish Times | August 24, 2009| | Copyright 2009 The Irish Times. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

A MAN who slipped and fell into the sea while shore angling on Achill Island, Co Mayo, on Saturday survived by treading water for about 90 minutes until a rescue helicopter winched him to safety.

The man, who did not have a lifejacket or other buoyancy aid, had to contend with strong currents.

"He certainly is a very lucky man," said one rescuer yesterday, who did not wish to be named.

The man, who was later treated for hypothermia at Mayo General Hospital, is in his 40s and is visiting Achill.

He went shore fishing at a place known locally as White Stone Quarry near Dugort on the north side ...

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