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BBC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Tyne and Wear water safety warning ahead of school holidays
Emergency services are warning against going into water that is not managed by lifeguards during the warm summer holiday months.A safety event was held by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service on Newcastle's Quayside on were also representatives from voluntary organisations including the RNLI and Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade at the free chief fire officer Stewart Nicholson, who took part in a water rescue demonstration, said: "Around the school holidays, especially when it's beautiful weather, there is the temptation to drop into the water to cool off." He also said people who had gathered for the event on the River Tyne could see "how quickly the water moves" and urged them to go to "managed environment" like pools or beaches with lifeguards on the demonstration, he said: "I could personally feel how cold the water is and it's so, so easy to get into difficulty once you enter." He said the service "regularly" rescued people from the rivers Tyne and also said the night-time economy in the area presented an "added issue"."It can be all types of people that decide to get into the water."We advise against that very much," Mr Nicholson added. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Person dies & another seriously injured after ‘getting into difficulty' in water at popular UK beach
Emergency services were scrambled to the tourist hotspot after reports two people had been caught in a rip current WATER TRAGEDY Person dies & another seriously injured after 'getting into difficulty' in water at popular UK beach Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PERSON has died and another was left in a "serious condition" after getting into difficulty in the sea. Emergency services were scrambled to the North Tyneside coast at around 6pm on May 19 after reports two people had been caught in a rip current. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up One casualty, who was found to be in a critical condition, was taken by air ambulance to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade confirmed that they tragically died three days three days later. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Person dies & another seriously injured after ‘getting into difficulty' in water at popular UK beach
A PERSON has died and another was left in a "serious condition" after getting into difficulty in the sea. Emergency services were scrambled to the North Tyneside coast at around 6pm on May 19 after reports two people had been caught in a rip current. Advertisement One casualty, who was found to be in a critical condition, was taken by air ambulance to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade confirmed that they tragically died three days three days later. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Read more News Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Person dies & another seriously injured after ‘getting into difficulty' in water at popular UK beach
A PERSON has died and another was left in a "serious condition" after getting into difficulty in the sea. Emergency services were scrambled to the North Tyneside coast at around 6pm on May 19 after reports two people had been caught in a rip current. One casualty, who was found to be in a critical condition, was taken by air ambulance to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade confirmed that they tragically died three days three days later. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mystery items on beach lead to false alarm search
Mystery items found on a beach lead to a coastguard search for a missing person, but it was called off when the discarded pile turned out to have been stolen and discarded. Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade (TVLB), as well as Blyth Coastguard Rescue Team and the Cullercoats RNLI, were called to search for a missing person off the coast of Tynemouth on Thursday night. It followed reports from a group of university students who had found unattended belongings on the beach, according to TVLB. Meanwhile, Northumbria Police attended the home address of the person linked to the items and fortunately found them in bed. The person told them the bag had been stolen earlier in the day, said TVLB. A spokesperson said: "At this point all rescue resources were stood down, with the belongings passed to the police to be returned to the owner." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Girl 'undoubtedly' saved own life in rip current Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Cullercoats RNLI Blyth Coastguard Rescue Team
