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BBC News
11-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Teen buried in sand on West Wittering beach 'lucky' to survive
A teenager was "extremely lucky" not to have suffocated after being buried seven-feet deep in sand, the coastguard has were called to West Wittering beach in West Sussex on Thursday after the boy dug a hole in the sand before being buried in it by his was carefully removed from the sand by emergency workers, given oxygen and taken to be assessed by lifeguards and coastguard said the teenager was at risk of being crushed or suffocating, and also urged people to be careful of holes at the beach as they can collapse. "Buckets and spades, digging holes and playing in the sand are all part of the fun at the beach, and long may it continue," a spokesperson said."But there are hidden risks of serious injury from falls when deep gaps are left unfilled, often where children are running around."Sand is also unstable and can suddenly collapse on top of you if you're digging a hole, tunnel or piling it up beside you. It can cause crushing or suffocation."The coastguard also highlighted the difficult procedure needed to extract someone stuck beneath sand."Sand rescues must be carried out gently to avoid adding pressure around a trapped casualty and to ensure they can breathe," the spokesperson said."A first line of rescuers sweeps back the sand by using their hands to avoid further injury to the person trapped."They are backed up by a second and third line moving the excavated material further away using whatever they can - buckets, spades and frisbees. This is to prevent the sand collapsing back into the hole."The coastguard advised digging holes no deeper than waist height and filling them in once finished.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Coastguard and police search under way for person in sea off West Wittering
A search is under way off the West Sussex coast for a person missing in the sea, the RNLI has said. HM Coastguard is coordinating the response off West Wittering after it was reported just after 11:30 BST on rescue teams from Selsey and Littlehampton have been sent, together with a search and rescue helicopter and the fixed wing aircraft as well as RNLI lifeboats from Police is also in attendance. A coastguard spokesperson said: "The incident is ongoing and we have no further information at this time."
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Forty lost children reports at crowded West Wittering beach
Parents are being warned to "remain vigilant" after a coastguard team received more than 40 reports of children missing in a single day at a crowded beach in West Coastguard Rescue Team urged families to stay together when visiting West Wittering beach after receiving a high number of emergency callouts on in Chichester said there had been "multiple reports" of lost children during the weekend heatwave, all of which "required a large number of resources to assist them in being reunited". HM Coastguard confirmed all the children had been found safe and well. The Chichester beach's managers had advised people not to turn up without a pre-booked ticket on Saturday, as car parking spaces were already at coastguard rescue team said it was "an exceptionally busy day".It added it also had to deal with several other incidents, such as helping people who had got into difficulty in the water, administering "medical assistance" and "setting up a helicopter landing site in Chichester".A spokesperson for the team advised parents to ensure their child is wearing a wristband with contact information written on it, which can be obtained for free from lifeguard suggestion was for parents to take a selfie with their children upon arrival, so search teams can see what they are wearing should they go is also useful to pick out an easily recognisable meeting point in case families become separated, the spokesperson added.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
The 3 Sussex beaches that are among the UK's best to visit during the summer
With the hot weather arriving in force this weekend, beaches across the country will be full of Brits ready to soak up the sun. Sussex is home to a number of great beaches to visit, with some even being suggested to be among the best in the country. With a heatwave on its way to the South East this weekend, we have picked out three beaches in Sussex that are highly rated. From one with "superb views" to another great for sandcastles, these are worth visiting. In the spring, Condé Nast Traveller revealed 56 of the best beaches in the UK. Among those named on the list were three beaches in Sussex. First was Cuckmere Haven, in Seaford. Cuckmere Haven beach is part of the Seven Sisters area (Image: Tripadvisor) CNT said this beach was "one of the top picks for the best beaches near London". It described it as "one of the wildest beaches on the south coast, with superb views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs". The publisher added: "At low tide, the adventurous can explore the foreshore eastwards all the way to the Birling Gap, or head west for sea caves." This beach has a 4.7/5 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 200 reviews, with one saying: "The cliffs are blindingly white and the beach and surrounding countryside is so pretty". Also making the list was West Wittering beach. This is a hugely popular spot for locals and travellers alike, with CNT saying it "draws a crowd from all over the south coast". It added: "Low tide brings the promise of shallow lagoons to paddle in and creates a blank canvas for sand-castles. "There's a grassy patch ideal for picnics behind the beach huts that fringe the beach." West Wittering is rated 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor, but has received more than 1,400 reviews, proving its popularity. One reviewer said: "Must be one of the best beaches in the south east. Amazing large sandy beach, very dog friendly in the winter months." The final beach making the list was Seven Sisters, which is home to a number of beaches, including Cuckmere Haven, as mentioned previously. Seven Sisters is known for its tough walking routes, providing some of the best views along the coast of the famous white chalk cliffs. There is a beach in front of the cliffs to explore, which is another great option for hikers or day-trippers looking for somewhere to cool off. On Tripadvisor, there are a number of other beaches in Sussex that are also highly rated. In East Sussex, these include Camber Sands, Brighton, Bexhill, Winchelsea and Pevensey Bay. In West Sussex, some of the best beaches include Pagham, Littlehampton, Worthing and Lancing. Camber Sands is regularly recognised as one of, if not the best, beach in Sussex. It has the most reviews on Tripadvisor, with just less than 2,000, still enjoying a 4.3 rating. Recommended reading: The 'secret' beach in 'picturesque' Sussex village crowned one of Britain's best 'Magical' Sussex beach described as perfect alternative to 'stunning' spot in US Five beaches in Sussex receive prestigious award for water quality One review reads: "Lovely sandy beach with a stretch. Lovely dunes that must be protected. Clear water is not too cold. "Plenty of activities and sports. Areas for dogs. Lovely place with both low and high tide." Another said: "It is a golden sand beach when the tide is out. Great for children to build sand castles and great for walking and, at this time of the year, letting your dog run free."
