Emergency services rushed to a south Dublin beach after three people were stranded by the tide.
The incident happened after 8pm on Tuesday as Dublin Fire Brigade and the Irish Coast guard jumped into action.
A rescue helicopter managed to airlift the trio to safety after they were cut off by the incoming tide.
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A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said: "A multi-agency response this evening after reports of people stranded by an incoming tide in Sandymount. Water rescue trained firefighters deployed a rescue sled to the scene.
"Three people were airlifted to safety by Irish Coast Guard rescue helicopter."
A garda spokesman confirmed that medical attention was not required.
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