Two brothers drown in front of their dad on Spanish beach
The authorities have confirmed that the boys, aged 11 and 13, were taking a dip off Salou, Tarragona. Both boys drowned, according to Spanish officials, while their father was rescued alive.
The police are not treating the incident as a criminal matter.
"Two brothers, of British nationality and aged 11 and 13, drowned this evening on the Llarga beach in Salou (Tarragona)," said Catalonia's Civil Protection. "The father of the minors, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive."
Their dad is said to have made a frantic effort to save his sons and had to be saved himself after nearly drowning. By the time emergency services arrived, including seven land units from the Medical Emergency System (SEM), the Salou Local Police, Catalonian police and the fire brigade, both children were in cardiac arrest, reports the Mirror.
Psychologists from the SEM were brought in to support the family. A Civil Protection spokesperson mentioned that lifeguards had finished their shift and left the beach when the tragedy struck.
The incident at the Costa Dorada resort happened last night, with the emergency call being made just before 9pm. It is understood that the British family involved were guests at a nearby hotel.
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Following the incident, police issued a warning about the dangers of swimming. "These are the fifteenth and seventeenth fatalities on Catalan beaches since the summer season officially began on 15 June, a figure that already exceeds by five those recorded in the same period last summer which was 11," said the spokesperson.
The Civil Protection Department of the Generalitat emphasises the importance of exercising extreme caution at beaches, swimming pools and inland waters this summer. If you notice someone who appears unwell or is struggling in the water, you should immediately alert the lifeguard service or dial 112 to ensure swift action.
"The spokesman for Civil Protection stated that the lifeguards had already finished their shift for the day when the tragedy occurred. He added: "Yellow flags had been raised during the day at some beaches in the area. Bathing is prohibited when red flags are flying and yellow flags indicate that swimmers should exercise caution."
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