Two people are fighting for life after being pulled from the sea in Essex, police said.
Essex Police said three swimmers have been plucked from the water near Clacton Pier on Thursday afternoon, as temperatures climbed up to 24C.
Two of them remain in critical condition, officers said.
In a statement, the force said: “Emergency services were called 1.40pm today to reports that three people were recovered from the water near to Clacton Pier and were being treated on the beach.
"We are all in attendance and the three casualties are still being treated.
“Two remain in a critical condition."
