Irish policeman in Australia hailed as hero after dramatic rescue

Since the rescue, Rob admits he can't keep up with the messages flooding in from friends and family all around the world.

Rob Gaynor

An Irish policeman in Australia has been hailed a hero on national TV after a daring rescue of a fisherman who was swept to sea by a freak wave.

Dramatic footage captured at the scene shows First Class Constable Rob Gaynor offering a strong hand to haul to safety the 28-year old man who had been clinging to rocks until help arrived