A day at the seaside turned frightening when six children were rescued from the sea at Aberavon Beach, Wales.

The incident happened on Sunday evening when the youngsters got into serious difficulty near the slipway. Coastguards, police, and ambulance teams rushed to the scene in what was described as a “mass casualty” rescue. Two children were taken to hospital by ambulance, while four others later received treatment.

A Coastguard spokesperson said: “Children were rescued from the water and given first aid until the ambulance arrived.” The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed they sent three ambulances and an operations manager to help at the beach.

This was the team’s third rescue of the summer, saving nine lives so far. Authorities have now issued warnings about strong currents and dangerous waves expected along the Welsh coast.

This dramatic rescue reminds us how quickly the sea can change. Should families take extra precautions before heading to the beach this summer?