The Waterford based rescue helicopter was tasked this afternoon after a man was injured after being kicked by a horse.
The incident occurred in a field in An Rinn in County Waterford at around 1pm.
An ambulance had been called to the scene however the area was inaccessible and
rescue service helicopter 117 assisted with the casualty..
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The 35 year old man was transferred by helicopter to University Hospital Cork with a suspected fractured leg.
Rescue 117 is currently heading back to Waterford.
