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School Trip in Belgium Nearly Turns Fatal After Teenagers Enter Forbidden Sea; 'A Drama Was Avoided'
Two teenagers from Brussels were rescued from drowning at Blankenberge beach after entering prohibited waters during a school trip. Lifeguard Tom Cocle intervened when surveillance cameras showed students being swept away by strong currents. He stated that without immediate action, five to seven people might have drowned. One student was hospitalized for hypothermia and water inhalation. The group’s supervisors expressed shock, claiming they were unaware swimming was forbidden at the unmonitored King Beach location.
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