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Maitiu Clerkin, Joe Herron, Dualta Bracken and Turlough McDaid are presented with Seiko Just In Time Awards by Joanne Walsh, CEO, Water Safety Ireland (left) and Jerry Buttimer, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (right).
At Tramore Beach in August, Glenties-based Brian Carr, his wife Marie and his family were enjoying a day out by the sea. Their children, Ben, 9, and niece Amelia, 10, had gone for a swim when a strong current suddenly swept them out.
Cllr Carr entered the water in an attempt to reach them, but the further he went, the stronger the current became, pulling him out to deeper water. Eventually, he found himself out of his depth and struggling against the powerful waves. Meanwhile, both children were crying out for help.
Locals Maitiu Clerkin, Joe Herron, Turlagh McDaid and Dualta Bracken noticed the unfolding emergency and quickly responded. Using two surfboards, they paddled out towards the trio in distress. Thanks to their swift and courageous actions, all four rescuers successfully brought the father and two children safely back to shore. All three casualties made a full recovery.
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