Gardaí were alerted after a woman was seen struggling in the water as she was being carried downstream by a strong current.
On Saturday at lunchtime, Gardaí responded to an emergency call from a concerned citizen reporting a woman entering the River Barrow in Athy.
The quick response from Garda Colman Curran and Garda Brendan Murphy was crucial in saving the woman's life.
Upon arrival, the Gardaí found the woman struggling in the water as she was being carried downstream by a strong current.
In a coordinated effort, Garda Murphy retrieved a life buoy from the riverbank while Garda Curran entered the water to secure the woman.
Together, they successfully brought her to safety.
Additional Garda support and ambulance services arrived quickly.
The woman was transported to hospital for treatment.
She is expected to make a full recovery.
A Garda spokesperson said: "As Gardaí we’re trained to keep people safe but we’re still all human and sometimes when we’re faced with a challenging situation like this one, they won’t always have this positive of an outcome. We’re immensely proud of Garda Colman Curran and Garda Brendan Murphy for their swift, brave and considered actions."
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