Two children rescued after getting caught in rip tide at Bamburgh
Lifeboat team warn outcome could have been 'catastrophic'
Last updated 27th Aug 2025
Two children had to be rescued after getting caught in a rip tide, and being pushed out to sea, while paddle-boarding at Bamburgh.
An adult who had gone into the water to save them also had to be plucked to safety.
The dramatic scenes unfolded at the Northumberland beauty spot shortly before 3pm yesterday (Tuesday).
It's prompted a reminder about the need to wear a lifejacket if entering the sea, with a warning the outcome could have been "catastrophic".
A four team crew from Seahouses Lifeboat Station responded to the distress call in a D-Class Inshore Lifeboat.
They arrived to find two teenagers on the board, with a third person holding onto the back to stay afloat.
Picking up the story, a spokesperson for the volunteers said: "Experienced Helm Tris instructed the crew to rescue the two children first as the adult appeared to be able to stay afloat holding the paddle board.
"With the two teenagers on board, the inshore boat was beached on Bamburgh Beach.
"The casualties were handed into the care of the waiting Coastguard Rescue Teams from Seahouses and Howick.
"The crew turned the boat to sea and headed back out through the rolling swell to rescue the last person and recover the paddle board.
"Once aboard, he confirmed he was all in order just exhausted from fighting against the rip.
"With all persons and the paddle boardq0 ashore our crew were stood down by Humber Coastguard, they returned to Seahouses Harbour to refuel and clean the boat ready to return to service."
Helm Tris Owen said: "We were very lucky to arrive on scene when we did, as the paddle board was being pushed closer and closer to the rocks which could have had a catastrophic outcome.
"Incidents like this show just how quickly things can change at sea always wear a lifejacket, carry a means of calling for help, and make sure you understand the local tides and currents before heading out."
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