A coastguard helicopter winchman plucked two terrified children from the waves after the pair were swept out to sea in Kent. The Coastguard's search and rescue helicopter rushed to the scene following a report of two children - believed to be aged nine and 12 - needing assistance in the sea off the coast of Dymchurch. A coastguard helicopter winchman (pictured) plucked two terrified children from the waves after the pair were swept out to sea in KentThe Coastguard's search and rescue helicopter rushed to the scene following a report of two children - believed to be aged nine and 12 - needing assistance in the sea off the coast of Dymchurch'The Kent Coastguard responded by helicopter. A Coastguard spokesperson said: 'At just after 3pm this afternoon, HM Coastguard received a report of multiple persons in difficulty in the water off Dymchurch, Kent. 'We sent the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lydd, Dungeness Coastguard.'

Source: Daily Mail July 28, 2020 17:35 UTC