SIX children were pulled from the water in a major incident at a UK beach after getting into “serious difficulty”.
The coastguard raced to Aberavon Beach near Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, on Sunday evening.
Port Talbot Coastguard/Media WalesSix children were pulled from the water in a major incident at a UK beach on Sunday[/caption]
Port Talbot Coastguard/Media WalesTwo children were taken to hospital for treatment[/caption]
Port Talbot Coastguard/Media WalesThe coastguard responded to multiple reports that the children were in ‘serious difficulty’ in the water[/caption]
Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue responded to multiple reports that the children were in “serious difficulty” in the water.
They rescued three children who were brought ashore using a throw line, they said.
But rescue officers had to enter the water to bring the remaining children to safety.
Porthcawl Coastguard were also in attendance as the six children were assessed at the scene.
They were then transferred to paramedics from the ambulance service for further medical treatment.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were contacted yesterday at approximately 8:33pm, to reports of an incident on Aberavon beach, Port Talbot.
“We sent three emergency ambulances and one operations manager to the scene.
“Two patients were conveyed to hospital for treatment with a further four patients making their own way to hospital.”
Aberavon Beach is protected by both the RNLI lifeguards and the Coastguard service
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