Police wade through sea to rescue stranded children

The group of children were stranded on the K2 rocks on the island's west coast

Police officers had to wade through the sea to rescue a group of children stranded on rocks in Guernsey.

Officers were called to the scene at Grandes Rocques on Tuesday evening following reports of a group of children trapped on the K2 rocks.

Guernsey police said officers "waded out to assist them" and bring them back across to the mainland uninjured.

Police said they were also involved in an incident at Vazon, on the same evening, where officers had to use a throw line to help swimmers who were trapped against the sea wall.

Increased risk

Guernsey Coastguard, which was called out to both incidents, said there was currently an increased risk for anyone swimming in the bays or "tombstoning" off rocks on the west coast.

It said this was due to spring tides and strong westerly winds.

Guernsey Coastguard issued warnings earlier in August over tombstoning, an activity that involves jumping off sea walls, piers, and rocks into water.

"Parents, please ensure that your children are made fully aware of these dangers and advise against these activities, especially over the high waters," it said.