Two men have died after entering the sea at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool in an attempt to rescue two children who were in distress. Cleveland Police responded to the incident at approximately 3:45 PM British Summer Time on Sunday.
Emergency services, including the RNLI, retrieved the men from the water. Paramedics pronounced both men dead a short time later. The children involved in the incident were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation and have been confirmed to be safe.
Superintendent Glen Wand of Cleveland Police expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased men. The police stated that the deaths are not being treated as suspicious and that a file will be prepared for the coroner. Specially trained officers are providing support to the families of the men.