Two British Brothers, 11 and 13, Drown at Spanish Beach While Swimming with Father

Two British brothers, aged 11 and 13, tragically drowned while swimming with their father off Llarga Beach in Salou, Spain. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening. The children reportedly got into trouble in the water. Their father, who also entered the sea with them, was rescued alive. The emergency services received a call at 8:47 pm, which triggered a major response involving paramedics, local and Catalan police, firefighters, and psychologists to support the family.

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Llarga Beach is located in Tarragona province, in the Catalonia region. According to Catalonia's Civil Protection, this was the 15th and 16th drowning incident on the region’s beaches since the start of the official summer campaign on June 15. That figure already surpasses last year’s count for the same period by five.

Psychologists and emergency personnel responded promptly, but sadly the boys could not be revived. The beach was not reported to have dangerous conditions at the time, but authorities reminded the public to remain extremely cautious when swimming in open waters. The incident has shocked locals and tourists in the area.

In a separate but equally tragic case on the same day, a 54-year-old German tourist drowned in Cambrils, also in Tarragona. Officials are now renewing their calls for increased beach safety awareness during the holiday season.

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After the emergency call was made at 8:47 pm on Tuesday, Spain’s 112 service dispatched a large-scale response team to Llarga Beach. Medical emergency teams, firefighters, and police forces   including the Mossos d'Esquadra and Salou local police   arrived quickly. Paramedics tried to revive the two boys, while their father was rescued alive and taken for support and evaluation. Psychologists were also brought in to help the devastated family.

This tragic event has brought renewed attention to beach safety in Catalonia. The Civil Protection department of the Generalitat (regional government) issued a statement reminding swimmers and beachgoers to be extra vigilant. They urged people to notify lifeguards or call 112 at the first sign that someone is struggling in the water.

Since June 15, a total of 16 people have drowned on Catalan beaches   five more than during the same period last summer. Civil Protection is warning the public to take the risks seriously, even if conditions seem calm. They emphasized that caution is vital not only on beaches but also in pools and inland waters.

Authorities are now considering stronger awareness campaigns to promote water safety, especially during peak tourist season. They also stress that children should always be supervised and that adults should avoid swimming in unknown waters without lifeguards present.

The tragedy in Salou has prompted widespread mourning and raised serious concerns about safety. With the summer still in full swing, officials continue to urge the public to prioritize prevention and quick reporting of any danger.

The drowning of the German tourist in nearby Cambrils on the same day has only added urgency to the situation. Officials are appealing to all residents and tourists to help prevent further tragedies by staying alert and informed.