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The deaths of two men who entered the sea to help children have led to calls for longer lifeguard cover. Hartlepool Borough Council says a review of water safety arrangements is under way.

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00:00Calls for more lifeguards at Seton Cara Beach are being considered after the deaths of two men
00:06who entered the sea while trying to help two teenagers who were experiencing difficulties in
00:11the water. Hartlepool Borough Council Leader Graham Harrison said a full review of water
00:17safety arrangements is now underway across the coastline. The beach currently has lifeguard
00:23cover during summer school holidays, but residents say it is needed for longer.
00:27Councillor Sue Little has called for provision from May until September. A
00:33petition seeking extended cover has received support locally. Cleveland police
00:37said the men's deaths were not being treated as suspicious and a file will be
00:42prepared for the coroner now.
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