A serious emergency incident was declared on Saturday evening in Cushendall following a swimmer reported as getting into difficulty on the beach.
The NIFRS, Red Bay Lifeboat, NIAS crews, HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter form Prestwick including Coastguards from Ballycastle & Larne attended the scene.
Following the rescue a casualty was transferred form the scene by NIAS to Hospital.
At this time it is not known what the individuals injuries are.
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