Emergency services rushed to a Welsh beach after four children got into difficulty in the water. A teenage girl required urgent medical attention, while the other three children emerged largely unscathed.
Rescue at Benllech Beach
Moelfre RNLI was called to Benllech Beach on Anglesey alongside paramedics from Wales Ambulance Service on Tuesday to reports that four children had found themselves in difficulty in the water. They were told the children were struggling in challenging weather conditions at the popular beach.
The incident prompted multiple lifeboat rescue teams to be dispatched to the area. By the time they reached the beach, worried members of the public had already entered the water in an attempt to help the children and pull them ashore. However, a teenage girl needed urgent medical attention.
First aid and hospital transfer
A spokesperson for the RNLI said: "The lifeboat with her crew of three launched in challenging easterly conditions and were under way within 10 minutes of the call. Whilst on route it was discovered that the children had been assisted ashore by members of the public who had entered the water to help, however one teenager needed urgent medical assistance.
"The crew landed the inshore lifeboat (ILB) ashore and, along with our colleagues Moelfre Coastguard Rescue Team, immediately began first aid treatment. The Welsh Ambulance Service was also requested and once their paramedics arrived the care of the teenage girl was handed over to them.
"She was conscious and alert but needed further medical assessment in Ysbyty Gwynedd. The other children and Good Samaritan involved were also checked out and treated for minor cuts and grazes."
Warning about open water safety
Moelfre RNLI helm Mike Hughes–Roberts said: "This was an excellent effort by all involved and the children were very lucky to get out of the challenging conditions relatively unscathed.
"There was 1.5-2m breaking surf on the beach which had overwhelmed the children. Fortunately bystanders had seen it all unfolding and called for help straight away.
"If you’re planning on venturing out on or into the water, please consider the weather conditions, have means of calling for help and ensure you let someone know your plans."
