Swimmer rescued at Kenmare Pier | Radio Kerry

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A swimmer was rescued after getting into difficulties in South Kerry.

The woman was part of a Sunday swimming group and got into trouble at Kenmare Pier when she was swept away by the current.

Members of the swimming group raised the alarm at 10:24 this morning.

The Valentia Coast Guard sent a pan-pan transmission as the woman was carried towards the Old Ladies Bridge.

A local boat responded to the transmission, but the woman was rescued by swimmers.

At 10.41 a.m. Gardai notified Valencia Coastguard that the woman had been rescued and was safe.

Gardaí, fire brigade, Derrynane Inshore Rescue and an ambulance were on standby or at the scene, and rescue helicopter 115 from Shannon was stopped.