Three people are in hospital after a sea rescue operation, with a man in his 50s fighting for his life in critical condition.
The man in his 50s remains in the most serious state following the incident, while a man in his 20s and a teenage girl are also receiving hospital treatment, though their conditions are understood to be less severe.
Emergency services launched a rescue operation after the group got into difficulty at sea. Coastguard teams and emergency responders worked to pull the casualties to safety before they were rushed to hospital for urgent medical care.
Authorities have not yet released full details about exactly what led to the group needing rescue, or the specific location along the English coastline where the incident took place. An investigation into the circumstances is expected to follow once those involved have received treatment.
Sea rescues along the English coast are a regular occurrence, particularly during warmer months when more people venture into open water. Coastguard officials have repeatedly warned the public about the dangers of swimming in the sea, highlighting unpredictable currents, cold water shock, and rapidly changing conditions as serious risks even for confident swimmers.
Anyone who gets into difficulty at sea should call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Hope they’re all okay, must’ve been absolutely terrifying out there. The coastguard do such an incredible job honestly, proper heroes the lot of them.