A white Coastguard vehicle with the words "Search and Rescue" and "Coastguard" printed on the side. It is on a beach and beyond it is sea. There are four people in blue boiler suits at its rear door, which is open.

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Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum – BBC

July 25, 2026

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