A major water rescue occurred at Aberavon Beach in Wales on the evening of August 24, 2025, involving the rescue of six children from the sea by Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue.

Emergency responders used a throw line to rescue three children and provided on-scene medical care before transporting them to the hospital.

The rescue effort was part of a broader incident that saw a total of nine lives saved from water-related emergencies this year.

Rescue teams expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery for the children and praised the professionalism and bravery of the officers involved.

The rescue operation was coordinated by HM Coastguard and involved multiple agencies, including the Port Talbot RNLI Lifeboat, local coastguard rescue teams, Welsh Ambulance Service, and South Wales Police.

The operation was described as a 'mass casualty event,' with rescue efforts led by the coastguard and supported by police, ambulance services, volunteers, and lifeboats, including assistance from Porthcawl Coastguard.

Meanwhile, a warning has been issued for visitors to Rest Bay in Porthcawl due to large waves and strong currents, which pose a significant risk of injury, especially over the bank holiday.