Six rescued off duncannon beach

Tragedy was averted off Duncannon yesterday evening after six people were rescued from the sea

The drama began when two girls drifted out to sea on a lilo Four men entered the sea and swam towards the girls to rescue them As they were taking the girls ashore they got into difficulties and had to be rescued Fethard and Dunmore East Lifeboats assisted in the rescue All six involved had to receive emergency medical attention on Duncannon beach last night  before being removed to hospital