Girl 'pulled from sea' on Torquay beach as coastguard scrambled

Girl 'pulled from sea' on Torquay beach as coastguard scrambled Emergency services rushed to Torre Abbey Beach after reports that a girl was in trouble in the water - she was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital A girl has been rushed to hospital after being "pulled from the water" after getting into difficulty in the sea in Torquay. Emergency services rushed to Torre Abbey Beach around 9.25pm on Wednesday night after reports that a girl was in trouble in the water. Multiple emergency vehicles attended the scene and the girl was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital. One witness said: "Incident at Torquay seafront. Police, coastguard and ambulance on scene." With the country having had its third heatwave in as many months, authorities have warned people of the dangers of entering open water. Tragically there have been dozens of deaths over the period. The hazards from the hot weather have brought wildfires and many incidents where people have got into trouble in the water. Dave Swallow, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wildfire deputy lead and lead tactical adviser, warned of the dangers. He said: “Summer should be a time for people to enjoy the outdoors but it’s important not to underestimate the risks. Every year we see devastating wildfires and tragic drownings in inland water." The Mirror has launched the Save Lives For Sam water safety campaign to tackle the UK's growing drowning crisis. Backed by MPs, Olympic champions, national water safety organisations and bereaved families, the campaign is calling for urgent action to make our waters safer. That includes compulsory water safety lessons in schools, a nationwide public awareness campaign, better lifesaving equipment at high-risk waterways, the introduction of Sam's Law, and a dedicated Minister for Water Safety. Find out more about the campaign and how you can support it here.