Two Gardaí and a surfer are being hailed as heroes this week, after they rescued a swimmer in South Kerry on Friday.
The incident happened when the male swimmer got into difficulties at St Finian's Bay, The Glen, Cahersiveen at around 3pm.
He was observed by a passing surfer who was able to bring him to safety - using a surf board - and with the assistance of Garda Cian Duffy and Sgt Kevin McCarthy.
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The surfer was medically trained and was able to give medical assistance, while the Gardaí sourced a defibrilator from the Community Centre.
Sgt Lynda Brosnan says the story might have had a very different ending, had it not been for the quick thinking of those involved:
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