Dad who died helping two children in sea named
A father named Wayne Taylor died while attempting to rescue two children struggling in the sea at Seaton Carew beach. Local officials are now calling for a review of water safety measures and extended lifeguard services in the area.
Why it matters
The tragedy has sparked a public debate regarding the adequacy of coastal safety infrastructure and the necessity of year-round lifeguard coverage.
Image source, Jim Scott/BBC Image caption, The alarm was raised at Seaton Carew beach on Sunday
North of England correspondent Published 18 minutes ago A father who died after helping two children in difficulties swimming off the coast of Teesside has been named locally as Wayne Taylor.
It is understood both he and another man were brought back to shore at Seaton Carew beach, in Hartlepool, at 15:45 BST on Sunday by the RNLI, but both were pronounced dead a short time later.
The youngsters were taken to hospital as a precaution and confirmed to be safe.
Cleveland Police said formal identification was yet to take place and it was continuing to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.
Labour Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash described the men's deaths as a "heartbreaking tragedy" for the town.
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