SIX children were rescue off Anglesey after their paddleboards were blown out to see.

Coastguard and lifeboat crews were called out on Saturday afternoon to the children in the sea off Traeth Lligwy.

A sailor in a small sailing dinghy had spotted that the children, aged between nine and 12, were in danger.

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He was able to get the four younger children aboard the waterlogged dinghy, but the two eldest children had to remain on the paddleboards, further exposing them to the elements.

As soon as the lifeboat arrived on scene, the six children were quickly transferred aboard so the RNLI-trained casualty care crew members could assess them.

With medical concerns raised for one of the rescued children, a paramedic was requested to attend the boathouse.

Once back at the boathouse, a doctor further assessed the children before being released back into the care of their waiting families.

Moelfre Coastguard Rescue Team had located the parents on the beach to keep them informed.

RNLI Second Coxswain Martin Jones (Bonty) said. “Without the actions of the dinghy owner and swift response of the lifeboat crew, this shout could have had tragic consequences. The children were undoubtedly in grave danger of drowning, so I gave the mothers a very stern talking when they arrived at the boathouse. I reminded them that a responsible adult should always supervise the children, especially when going into the sea; also, I told them the importance of wearing lifejackets, saying they were left at home simply isn’t good enough."