Two men die after rescuing children from sea at UK beach

Two men have tragically died after rescuing a pair of children who had got into difficulty in the sea at a popular UK beach.

Emergency services rushed to Seaton Carew beach, County Durham at 3.45pm on Sunday after concern was raised over two kids struggling in the water.

Cleveland Police attended the scene along with RNLI, Coastguard and North East Ambulance Service workers.

The children were thankfully saved and rushed to hospital.

But two men who were trying to assist the coastguard with the rescue began to struggle in the water.

Sadly, both men were pulled from the sea and pronounced dead at the scene after receiving medical attention.

Crowds of people lined the promenade watching in horror as the crews carried out their duties.

The men’s families have been informed and specially trained officers are now supporting them both.

Superintendent Glen Ward said: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of both the men involved in this tragic incident today.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly both men were pronounced dead a short time after being brought out of the sea.

“We are conducting enquiries into the circumstances of what happened today, although the deaths are not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Coroner.

“I would like to remind everyone that open water comes with serious risks. We know it is inviting in the hot weather, but we would encourage people to refrain from entering any open water at all.

“Today we have sadly seen the true tragedy that can happen as a result.

“Please take extra care and enjoy the warm weather as safely as possible.”

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.45pm on Sunday, July 12, to reports of an incident on Seaton Carew beach.

“We dispatched three ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, a duty officer, three crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team, and requested support from our colleagues at the Great North Air Ambulance Service who attended by road.

“Two patients were taken to North Tees Hospital for further treatment.”