A surfer who used a floating technique to survive after he and his brother got caught in a rip current is fronting a national safety campaign in the hope of saving lives.
Euan Gray, 22, got into trouble at Tynemouth, North Tyneside, alongside his brother Andrew, 19, but both used the RNLI’s Float to Live manoeuvre to survive while a lifeboat was sent to their rescue.
The charity praised the Gateshead pair for their actions and hoped others would follow their example.
To float, people should tilt their head backwards until their ears are submerged and, crucially, not panic.
