How brothers survived rip current surf terror
Published: 6/8/2025

Two brothers, Euan and Andrew, share their harrowing experience surviving a rip current at a popular surfing beach in north-east England, hoping to raise awareness and save lives. Caught in the current at Tynemouth's Longsands beach, they remained calm and followed survival techniques taught by their father, ultimately rescued by the RNLI. The brothers' story highlights the dangers of rip currents and emphasizes the importance of knowing what to do if caught in one to prevent drowning, as advised by the RNLI.