In a harrowing incident that unfolded on August 3, a child was swept into the sea at Ilfracombe Harbour during a high tide. The North Devon Council has issued cautionary alerts following the incident, emphasising the dangers of the seascape.
The incident occurred when a group of four children were playing on the pier slipway, an area notorious for its volatile sea conditions. A powerful wave struck one of the girls, knocking her off her feet and sweeping her between the railings and into the sea. Miraculously, her dire situation was averted by the quick response of two courageous members of the public who intervened just moments before 7pm.
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