She had no choice but to cling to a rock after being swept out to sea by the strong current (ABC News)
From there, she clung desperately to the rock – which was located in Kelly’s Cove, around 70ft below the cliff’s edge – wearing nothing but her bathing suit, anxiously awaiting the help of a passerby who might spot her and offer to help transport her to safety.
Finally, after a gruelling 30 minutes clinging to the large rock, someone saw her and immediately called emergency services, which arrived within just minutes of the call.
After arriving, a skilled firefighter then made the treacherous journey rappelling the rock to reach Rancourt, while two other firefighters were on site to ensure she was brought to safety, each securely holding a grab line at the top of the rock.
The winds in the area were reportedly unusually strong, and the sea was just 56 degrees Fahrenheit when Rancourt decided to take the cold plunge.
