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Seaton Carew Beach Deaths Spur Calls for Extended Lifeguard Service
July 13, 2026 at 06:30 PM
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Two men died after entering the sea to help two children in difficulty at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool on Sunday.
- Two men were pronounced dead after the RNLI brought them out of the water; Cleveland Police said the deaths are not being treated as suspicious.
- The two children were taken to hospital and confirmed safe.
- Hartlepool Borough Council lifeguards cover the beach only during school summer holidays; independent councillor Sue Little has requested coverage from May to the end of September.
- A petition calling for lifeguard provision outside school holidays has received more than 1,600 signatures.