Warning issued after child among two people taken to hospital following incident at Spittal beach
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Two people have been taken to hospital after emergency teams were scrambled due to concern for “multiple people in the water” at the beach in Spittal.
The local lifeboat and coastguard teams were quickly on scene after the alarm was raised around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday),
Oxygen was administered to one casualty, while a child believed to have swallowed sea water was also assessed.
The pair were then handed to the care of the North East Ambulance Service and taken to hospital for further assessment.
"Due to the nature of the call, we launched immediately and made best speed to the scene," explained Michael Percy, helm at Berwick RNLI.
"Thankfully, those involved had already made their way safely back onto the beach but still required assistance.
"Our Cas care trained crew were able to carry out an initial assessment, provide first aid and administer oxygen, which is carried on both of our lifeboats, until other emergency services arrived."
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The lifeboat team says it's a reminder that even on days with relatively calm conditions, the sea can quickly become hazardous.
And anyone who spots someone in difficulty on or near the coast is urged to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Praising the response teams, Joyce Guthrie said: "Sadly , back in the 1960s my cousin and his two friends were on an annual Spittal trip and were drowned there.
"No matter how safe it looks and feels, don’t take any risks."
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