Two children were rescued by Southend lifeboat crews as hundreds of daytrippers flocked to the seaside.

In the first incident a six-year-old boy was reported missing from Chalkwell beach but was found safe and well an hour later.

The RNLI lifeboat was launched for a second time three hours later following reports that a seven-year-old boy had also gone missing from Chalkwell beach. He was later spotted safe and well at the Westcliff Casino.

Published Thursday August 15, 2002

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