Two men die trying to save children in sea
BBC News 2026-07-12 19:28:47
Context: Two men died trying to save two children in difficulty in the water at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool. The incident occurred at 15:45 BST, and the men were pronounced dead shortly after being brought out of the water by the RNLI. The children were taken to hospital for a check-up and are confirmed to be safe.
Key Facts
- Cleveland Police were called to Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool at 15:45 BST following reports of two children getting into difficulty in the water.
- The two men who went into the water to try to help the children were pronounced dead a short time after being brought out of the water by the RNLI.
- The children involved in the incident were taken to hospital to be checked over and are confirmed to be safe.
- Superintendent Glen Wand said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of both the men involved in this tragic incident today."
- The deaths were not being treated as suspicious, and a file would be prepared for the coroner, with specially trained officers supporting both men's families.