A dramatic video shows the moment stranded kayakers were rescued from the water in Co Sligo.
The daring rescue was carried out by a brave crew from the Irish Coast Guard.
The stranded group were pulled from the water by helicopter on Saturday evening.
Footage from the area shows a rescue helicopter pulling the men on board amid fierce waves.
It is understood that they got into difficulty when they were pulled into a rip current.
The incident happened in the Enniscrone area at around 7pm on Saturday evening.
A Coast Guard helicopter was rushed to the scene as local crews tried to offer assistance.
The surfers involved were brought safely back to shore and are uninjured, RTE reports.
Kayakers and surfers who assisted with the rescue were given a hero's welcome by dozens of people who gathered to watch the dramatic events on the shoreline.
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