Man Swept Away by Waves in England Rescued by 'Human Chain' of 20 People

Man Swept Away by Waves at England's Durdle Door Beach
Over 20 People Form Human Chain Holding Hands to Rescue Him

On the 20th (local time), at Durdle Door Beach in southern England, when a man swimming was swept away by waves, about 20 people formed a "human chain" to rescue him. /Twitter

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] At a beach in the UK, more than 20 people formed a "human chain" by holding hands to rescue a man who was swept away by the waves.

According to foreign media including the BBC on the 21st (local time), a man swimming at Durdle Door beach on the 20th was struggling in the water and called for help. The waves were strong, creating a dangerous situation where he could be swept away at any moment.

About 20 people nearby who witnessed the scene held hands despite the strong waves and formed a "human chain" to move forward and rescue the man.

Eventually, the person at the front of the human chain reached out and grabbed the man in the water, rescuing him. Foreign media reported that not only the man who fell into the water but also those who participated in the rescue were safe.

One witness said in an interview with the BBC, "The waves were really huge when he fell into the water. Even so, people formed a human chain long enough to reach the person in the water," adding, "Those who entered the sea rode the waves and eventually caught the man in the water."

A coast guard official said, "This happened while we were strongly advising against swimming due to recent severe waves."

In the UK, with the easing of lockdowns and the summer holiday season, people have been flocking to the beaches. In June, a man in his 20s drowned while swimming, and three people diving from the landmark limestone arch suffered serious injuries, among other accidents.

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