Woman describes 'absolute privilege' of rescuing two people from West Cork rip tide

Carol Sheeran has called for greater education about how to survive a rip current

Red Strand where Carol Sheeran rescued two people from drowning on Sunday. File picture: Dan Linehan

Two people were saved from drowning in rough seas off a popular West Cork beach by a local woman on Sunday.

Carol Sheeran was swimming at Red Strand on Sunday after 5pm when she saw two people far out to sea and heard them shout for help.