Clifden RNLI have rescued an injured kayaker from Crump Island, near Renvyle.
The volunteer crew carried out the operation on Saturday, when they were notified of the person getting into difficulty.
They were overturned and unable to resume kayaking so swam to the nearest shoreline - and sustained some minor injuries.
Clifden volunteer crew launched their Atlantic 85 lifeboatat 6:30 that evening, and transferred the casualty back to shore where Cleggan Coast Guard took over.
Speaking about the shout, Clifden RNLI Helm Joe Acton said; "We are coming into a busy time for water activities and while we want everyone to enjoy our beautiful Connemara coastline, please do so carefully. Anyone going to sea should wear a life-jacket, have a VHF radio or means of calling for help, check the tides and weather. Never swim alone and always call 999/112 and ask for the Coast Guard at the first sign of distress, Clifden RNLI are ready to respond 24/7."
