Falmouth Coastguard have issued a fresh warning over rip tides after a child was rescued from the water on Friday (3rd).

The incident took place at Maenporth Beach just after 11am with a child recovered from the water by local surfers.

The coastguard was on hand to treat the child for the effects of the cold.

There was also praise from the coastguard for local cafe 'Lifes a beach' Maenporth who provided assistance.

Following the incident, the coastguard said:

"If you get caught in a rip, remember to try and swim parallel with the shore, don't swim against it. A rip can normally flow faster than you can swim."

The team then issued the following advice:

• Fight your instinct to thrash around - First, keep calm and try not to panic. Your instinct will be to swim hard – don't.

• Lean back - extending your arms and legs, to keep your mouth and nose out of the water and your airway clear.

• Gentle movements - If you need to, gently move your arms and legs in a sculling motion to help you float.

• Catch your breath - Float until you can control your breathing. Do this for 60-90 seconds or until you feel calm.

• Now think about how to get out - Only now can you think about the next steps. If you can, swim to safety. If someone is nearby, raise a hand and call for help.

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