Second sea tragedy hero who died rescuing kids didn't hesitate saying 'I'll be back in a bit'

Дата публикации: 14-07-2026 14:57:07

Ian Pascoe, 62, was with his wife and grandaughter on Seaton Carew beach when he saw the youngsters in distress :: He was one of two men to die in the tragic incident

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Ian Pascoe, 62, was with his wife and grandaughter on Seaton Carew beach when he saw the youngsters in distress :: He was one of two men to die in the tragic incident

The second Seaton Carew sea tragedy hero who died saving youngsters in distress has been named as Ian Pascoe.

His heartbroken but proud family say their 62-year-old dad, grandad and husband did not hesitate for a second before he went to help - telling his wife: "Here, hold this for me (his phone), I will be back in a bit."

Mr Pascoe, from Peterlee, who was walking on the beach with his wife and family ran to help dad Wayne Taylor save his nine-year-old son and younger daughter, reports The Mirror. Tragically the RNLI brought the men's bodies ashore after rushing to the scene at Seaton Carew on Sunday.

Paying an emotional tribute to his dad, Ian's son Dan, 30, said: "He was the kind of person who has always done the right thing. He stood up for what he thought was right and took action when other people might have stood by and watched.

"He always lived his life like that, and I am so proud of him and so proud to call him my dad."

Dad-of-two Mr Pascoe had recently returned from a job in Saudi Arabia to spend more time with his family. He was walking along the beach when he saw the children, handed over his phone and jumped into the water.

"It was a Sunday afternoon walk at the beach for some fish and chips and ice cream," added Dan. "He was with my mam and my daughter, his granddaughter.

"We are so happy that the children who were in difficulty survived, and so sad that they lost their dad. My dad did not hesitate when he saw the children in difficulty.

"He passed his phone to my mum and said, 'Here, hold this for me, I will be back in a bit.' He was never one to hold back; he would never witness, he would always act - and he went in to try and save them.

"I know that he would do it 10 times over if he thought that he was going to save a child's life. And that's why we are so proud of him."

Mr Pascoe, who had been working as a trainer back in the UK, returned from Saudi Arabia two years ago, after working there for 17 years.

Dan added: "He did not do anything for recognition or glory. He was just a really good man. He was a big advocate for action and so am I. So we back the campaign for action and to raise awareness of water dangers. We don't want to talk about things, we need to do things. Something has to be done to improve water safety. Then his death will not be in vain."

The family has backed calls to raise water safety awareness to tackle the UK's growing drowning crisis. More than 2,600 people have signed a petition calling for more lifeguards at the popular Seaton Carew beach after two men lost their lives over the weekend. The petition was launched by the childhood best friend of Jordan Moon, who was eight years old when he was swept out to sea by a freak wave 23 years ago.

A fundraiser has also been launched to help the family of Mr Taylor, who was named in the drive set up by family friend Shannon Bailey. She wrote: "On behalf of Wayne Taylor, who sadly lost his life on the 12th of July 2026 after struggling at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool, when his children got into difficulties in the water during their family day out...

"Wayne jumped in and tried his best to save them, along with another member of the public who also sadly lost his life. We would like to thank everyone who attended to the family at the beach and helped save their children-they are forever grateful. Sadly, two men lost their lives, and no one could describe the pain the families are feeling or enduring during this difficult time.

"I have set up this GoFundMe to try and take the weight off the family and help towards funeral costs and the children at this very sad time... any help would be appreciated. Thank you."

A member of Wayne's family, who lives in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, told how his partner and the mother of his children had been criticised on social media. She added: "The mum did nothing wrong, and she does not deserve this criticism. She needs to be able to grieve with her children without this in their lives.

"It is like a hate campaign, has she not suffered enough? We are so sorry for the family of the man who tried to save the children and lost his life."

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash said the town had suffered "a heartbreaking tragedy". He added: "Two men went into the sea to help children in difficulty at Seaton Carew. Those children were saved. The two men who went to help did not come home. No words can lessen the pain their families, friends and loved ones are now experiencing. My thoughts are with them all, and I know the whole town will be holding them close in our hearts at this tragic time."

Davey Short, of Bishop Auckland, also went into the water to bring the children out. He said: "The children’s mother was on the beach, she was hysterical and asking if I could help because she couldn't swim. Her eldest son had gone into the water as well to try to rescue his brother and sister but they were still out there. I managed to get hold of the boy."

The fundraiser for Mr taylor's family can be found here.

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