Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach
Water safety experts have warned about the dangers of outdoor swimming after a number of recent drownings. Photograph: Clearview/AlamyView image in fullscreenSeaton Carew beach, Hartlepool. We know it is inviting in the hot weather, but we would encourage people to refrain from entering any open water at all.
- ▪Water safety experts have warned about the dangers of outdoor swimming after a number of recent drownings.
- ▪Photograph: Clearview/AlamyView image in fullscreenSeaton Carew beach, Hartlepool.
- ▪We know it is inviting in the hot weather, but we would encourage people to refrain from entering any open water at all.
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Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool. Water safety experts have warned about the dangers of outdoor swimming after a number of recent drownings. Photograph: Clearview/AlamyView image in fullscreenSeaton Carew beach, Hartlepool. Water safety experts have warned about the dangers of outdoor swimming after a number of recent drownings. Photograph: Clearview/AlamyCounty DurhamTwo men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beachYoungsters confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, HartlepoolNadeem BadshahSun 12 Jul 2026 16.01 EDTLast modified on Sun 12 Jul 2026 16.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo men have died after going into the water at a beach in County Durham to try to help two children who had gotten into…
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