RNLI lifeguard at Porth beach saves lives of two children
The pair were dragged out to sea by the river
Two young children who were dragged out to sea by the river at Porth beach were saved by an RNLI lifeguard.
The children had entered the water by the headland at high tide on Friday 14 June and were immediately taken out to sea by the current.
Having noticed the two children being swept out, RNLI lifeguard Jason Walsh paddled out 200 metres on a rescue board to save the pair and was able to bring them safely back to shore where they were reunited with their parents.
RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for Newquay, Lewis Timson said: "Jason did a great job in reacting quickly to rescue the two children who had got into difficulty in a dangerous area of Porth beach.
"We’d like to remind people that if you are planning to go into the water to follow the RNLI lifeguards’ advice, to always visit a lifeguarded beach and swim and bodyboard between the red and yellow flags as that is the safest place to do so."
Float advice
The RNLI advice is that if you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE.
Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, with your ears submerged in the water, extend your arms and legs, and float.