NewsUK NewsEmergencyEmergency services rushed to Torre Abbey Beach after reports that a girl was in trouble in the water - she was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital10:28, 23 Jul 2026Updated 11:00, 23 Jul 2026A girl has been rushed to hospital after being "pulled from the water" after getting into difficulty in the sea in Torquay.‌Emergency services rushed to Torre Abbey Beach around 9.25pm on Wednesday night after reports that a girl was in trouble in the water.‌Multiple emergency vehicles attended the scene and the girl was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital.‌One witness said: "Incident at Torquay seafront. Police, coastguard and ambulance on scene."With the country having had its third heatwave in as many months, authorities have warned people of the dangers of entering open water. Tragically there have been dozens of deaths over the period.The hazards from the hot weather have brought wildfires and several incidents where people have faced trouble in the water. Dave Swallow, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) wildfire deputy lead and lead tactical adviser, warned of the dangers.‌He said: “Summer should be a time for people to enjoy the outdoors but it’s important not to underestimate the risks. Every year we see devastating wildfires and tragic drownings in inland water.“As more schools break up for the summer holiday, we’re asking people to enjoy the warmer weather safely, look out for one another and take simple steps to help prevent avoidable tragedies.”Among the deaths in recent weeks was an 18-year-old man whose body was recovered from the water near the weir at the Darley Abbey Mills complex after he and another teenager got into difficulty, said Derbyshire Constabulary.‌Greater Manchester Police said an 18-year-old male died at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, while two men died after going into the sea to try to help two children in Hartlepool.Cleveland Police said officers were called at around 3.45pm on July 12 after concerns were raised for two children who had got into difficulty in the water at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool.Two men entered the sea to assist the children, who were taken to hospital to be checked over and are now confirmed to be safe. RNLI staff brought the men out of the water and they received immediate medical treatment, but were pronounced dead a short time later.Article continues belowSuperintendent Glen Ward said: “I would like to remind everyone that open water comes with serious risks. We know it is inviting in the hot weather, but we would encourage people to refrain from entering any open water at all. Today we have sadly seen the true tragedy that can happen as a result. Please take extra care and enjoy the warm weather as safely as possible.”The Mirror has launched the Save Lives For Sam water safety campaign to tackle the UK's growing drowning crisis. Backed by MPs, Olympic champions, national water safety organisations and bereaved families, the campaign is calling for urgent action to make our waters safer.That includes compulsory water safety lessons in schools, a nationwide public awareness campaign, better lifesaving equipment at high-risk waterways, the introduction of Sam's Law, and a dedicated Minister for Water Safety. Find out more about the campaign and how you can support it here.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌EmergencySave Lives for SamBreaking NewsDrownings