Flint Coastguard scrambled to reports of ‘multiple children’ being pulled from the sea in Prestatyn

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales

This article is old - Published: Wednesday, Jul 14th, 2021

Volunteers from the Flint Coastguard rescue team were scrambled to reports of ‘multiple children’ being pulled from the sea in Prestatyn this afternoon.

A call came into the Coastguard just before 1pm stating that children had been pulled for the sea near Prestatyn Sailing Club after getting into difficulties.

It was later confirmed that 5 children and 2 adults were involved and were requiring medical attention, Coastguard officers provided casualty care, they were later transferred to hospital for precautionary checks.

A Coastguard spokesperson said: “Team paged by UK Coastguard to reports of multiple children having been pulled from the sea after getting into difficulties and requiring medical attention in the vicinity of Prestatyn Sailing Club.”

“Whilst en-route it was confirmed by our operations room that there were involved.”

“On scene ourselves and RNLI Lifeguards worked together with paramedics from Welsh Ambulance Service and provided casualty care. ”

“All casualties were then transferred to hospital for precautionary checks.”

Deputy Station Officer Tristan Rochfort said;

“Had it not been for the very quick actions of a member of the public who dialled 999 and asked for the Coastguard, this incident could have had a very different outcome.”

“The swift actions of the 999 caller meant that multiple assets, including Coastguard Rescue Officers, RNLI Lifeguards and the Ambulance Service could all coordinate to resolve this incident and ensure the casualties had the best care.”

“It is very important to remember if you see anyone in difficulty near the coast to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard”