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A 12-year-old girl pulled her friend from the surf at Pensarn Beach in Conwy, Wales, after the two were swept off their feet by rising water. In a frightening turn, the older girl went under and suffered a seizure, and the younger swimmer hauled her to shore by grabbing a handful of hair — an act that local families and officials now call heroic.
The incident happened during a late-May heat wave when tides and currents left several teens cut off from the beach. Rescue teams were alerted and en route, but the immediate danger arrived before help could reach them.
How the emergency developed at Pensarn Beach
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Coastguard crews were notified about teenagers stranded by the encroaching tide. While resources were dispatched, the two friends lost their footing in the water and were pulled beneath the surface — a situation made worse when one teen began convulsing as her head went under.
- Location: Pensarn Beach, Conwy, Wales
- Weather: late-May heat wave, attracting swimmers
- Initial response: coastguard mobilized after call for help
A rapid rescue: pulling a friend back from the edge
With seconds to act, the younger girl reached for whatever she could grab and found only her friend’s hair. She clutched it and dragged the unresponsive 14-year-old back to the sand, where bystanders and emergency responders took over.
The quick action prevented what could have been a fatal drowning; the rescued girl was rushed to a hospital and required treatment to remove seawater from her lungs before she recovered enough to survive the ordeal.
Medical response and the ongoing investigation
Emergency crews continued treatment in the ambulance as the rescued teenager experienced further seizures. Medical staff at the hospital drained seawater from her lungs and kept her under observation. Authorities say the cause of the seizures is still being examined.
Family members described the scene as terrifying. The rescued girl’s mother expressed deep gratitude for the younger girl’s courage, and the rescuer’s mother confirmed her daughter had been pulled under as well but remained focused on helping her friend despite the danger.
What officials and families are saying
- Relatives praised the rescuer for risking her own safety to save another child.
- Rescue services continue to investigate the medical cause of the seizures.
- Local responders remind beachgoers to monitor tides and currents, especially during warm spells that draw crowds.
Related incidents and simple beach-safety steps
Heroic, quick-thinking rescues at beaches are uncommon but not unheard of. Recent stories nationwide have highlighted young people and passing strangers who stepped in during emergencies to save lives.
- Always check tide times and local warnings before entering the water.
- Swim near lifeguarded areas when possible and avoid strong currents.
- Learn basic rescue and first-aid techniques, including how to assist someone having a seizure in water without putting yourself at undue risk.
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