Two Men Die After Entering Sea To Help Children

The children has reportedly got into difficulty in the water

Two men have died after trying to help two children who had got into difficulty in the sea. Cleveland Police were called to Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool at around 3.45pm today (July 12) after two children had got into difficulty in the water.

It’s reported that the two men had entered the sea to assist the children, who were taken to hospital to be checked over and are now understood to be “safe.”

RNLI staff brought the men out of the water, where they received immediate medical treatment. Both men were pronounced dead a short time later.

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.”

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