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The tragic loss of two men, who entered the sea to rescue two children at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool, has intensified calls for an extension of lifeguard services throughout more of the year, beyond the current summer school holiday period. The incident occurred on Sunday around 15:45 BST, when Cleveland Police confirmed that despite the RNLI’s efforts to bring the men out of the water, they were sadly declared dead shortly after. Local residents are urging for lifeguards to be present on the beach for a longer duration to improve safety.
Currently, lifeguard coverage at Seaton Carew is limited to daily patrols during the school holidays in summer. However, many in the community feel this schedule is insufficient given the dangers of the North Sea. Graham Harrison, leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, has responded by initiating a comprehensive review of existing water safety arrangements both at Seaton Carew and across the coastline in the wider area. “That work is now under way and will take place alongside any investigations being carried out,” he explained.
Independent councillor Sue Little has proposed expanding lifeguard provision to operate from May through to the end of September. Supporting this effort, a petition demanding lifeguards be available outside school holiday dates has gathered more than 1,600 signatures to date. Emergency services such as the Hartlepool, Redcar and Staithes Coastguard Rescue Teams, the RNLI, Cleveland Police, and the North East Ambulance Service all responded promptly to the Sunday incident. Fortunately, the children involved were taken to hospital, checked over, and confirmed to be unharmed.
Eyewitness accounts bring personal perspectives on the tragedy. Davey Short, who helped rescue one of the boys, shared, “I realised something was not right because there was a woman screaming and shouting. I ran straight in and dived into the water, I got a bit scared myself and came back in a way to get my bearings.” He made a second attempt and successfully pulled the boy to safety. “I wish I could have done more. I would do it again if I had to, I’m a dad with kids of my own,” he added. Other locals expressed shock and grief, emphasizing the need for lifeguards to be on duty more frequently, especially during busy times such as weekends when families fill the beach. Cleveland Police have confirmed that the deaths are not being treated as suspicious and that a file will be prepared for the coroner
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