Waterford's R117 helicopter has been involved in the rescue operation in Kerry.
The Coast Guard was informed of a fishing vessel that was overdue just after 7pm on Friday.
According to Radio Kerry, the boat had left Dingle harbour a number of hours earlier.
It seems a shortage of fuel on Rescue 115 meant that the Rescue 117 chopper had to be dispatched from Waterford.
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The boat was eventually found and the man, who had suffered some injuries, was brought to University Hospital Kerry where his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
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