A Clare grandmother is urging water goers to be vigilant after her grandson’s life was saved in a dramatic rescue at Lahinch.
Over the Easter break, Madeleine Shinnick witnessed her 11-year old grandchild Michael swimming in calm waters close to the beach, before he was swept into the sea by a sudden riptide, where he quickly disappeared underwater.
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Thankfully, four local surfers were on hand and their quick selfless actions brought Michael back to shore.
Madeleine believes more signage is needed to warn people of the threat of riptides.
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