Five children rescued at Shoebury beach amid rising tide
Five children were rescued by the RNLI hovercraft after becoming stranded by a rising tide at Shoebury East Beach in Essex. Officials warned of the dangers of the local tidal flats and the proximity to a military firing range.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of public safety awareness regarding coastal tides and the necessity of emergency response capabilities in recreational areas.
Image source, Southend-on-Sea RNLI Image caption, Southend-on-Sea RNLI launched their hovercraft to bring the children back to shore
Five children were rescued half a mile (0.8km) offshore as the tide rose around them.
They were reported at Shoebury Boom on Shoebury East Beach in Essex at 16:45 BST on Sunday.
Southend-on-Sea RNLI launched its hovercraft and brought the cold but uninjured children back to shore and their waiting parents.
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