SIX children were pulled from the sea in what rescuers described as a “major incident” at Aberavon beach on Sunday evening (Aug 24).
The operation was coordinated by Milford Haven Coastguard Operations Centre, which directed teams from Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue and Porthcawl Coastguard to the scene at around 8:30pm.
Three youngsters were brought ashore using a throw line, before coastguard officers entered the water to rescue the remaining casualties.
Support was also provided by the Port Talbot RNLI lifeboat crew, the Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Police.
All six children were assessed by paramedics on the beach before being taken to hospital for further treatment.
A Coastguard spokesperson said: “This was a major incident involving multiple casualties. Thanks to the quick response of all emergency services, the children were safely rescued and transferred to medical care.”
