US EditionBritish Brothers Aged 11 and 13 Drown at Spanish Beach
SALOU, TARRAGONA, SPAIN, JUL 29 – The drownings mark the 15th and 16th beach fatalities in Catalonia this summer, exceeding last year's total by five, amid rough sea conditions and cautionary yellow flags, officials said.
- Two British brothers, aged 11 and 13, have died after drowning off a beach on the east coast of Spain, according to local authorities.
- Emergency services were called at 20:47 local time, and the boys' father was rescued alive after entering the water.
- Police stated there was no suspicion of foul play in the tragedy.
- Police reported rough sea conditions with a yellow flag, indicating swimming is allowed but caution is advised.
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Police issue new statement as British siblings, 11 and 13, die in Spain
The two siblings, who are of British nationality, were dragged out to sea by strong currents off Llarga beach in Salou, near Tarragona, in north-eastern Spain. Their father also entered the water
Two British siblings have drowned in Spain. Their father nearly drowned himself while trying to save them, reports The Mirror. – Yellow flags had been raised during the day on some beaches in the area, says a spokesman for the civil protection.
Two British boys, aged 11 and 13, drowned Tuesday evening after getting into trouble off the coast of the popular Spanish resort of Salou. The boys' father, who ran into the sea to save them, survived.
British man tries to rescue his two boys in a Spanish beach, but they drown and die
A British man rushed into the sea at Llarga beach in Salou, Tarragona, on Tuesday, July 28th, to try to rescue his two boys, one 11, the other 13, but was too late. He saw them drown and die in front of him. Emergency personnel had to rescue him as well, the Daily Mail reported Thursday. The 112 emergency service operator first received a call at 8.47 pm local time in Spain… Source
The father was rescued after trying to save his children. ...
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