Thirty-Two Schoolgirls Rescued After Kayaking Incident at Cullercoats Bay
Thirty-two schoolgirls from Ateres High School were dramatically rescued after encountering difficulties while kayaking at Cullercoats Bay on Tuesday afternoon.
Multiple lifeboat crews from Tynemouth, Cullercoats, and Blyth launched a rapid response following emergency reports from the scene. All of the girls were safely brought ashore during a coordinated rescue operation.
One Taken to Hospital as Precaution
One girl was taken to hospital for precautionary checks, while the remaining students were assessed at the scene. No serious injuries have been reported.
A spokesperson for the RNLI praised the joint effort:
“Thanks to the quick response and teamwork of all involved, the incident was resolved safely and efficiently. Our priority was ensuring the wellbeing of every child.”
Investigation Underway
The group had been participating in a school-organised water activity session when conditions reportedly changed. An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Local authorities have reminded schools and activity organisers to always monitor weather and sea conditions before participating in water-based excursions.
