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12-Year-Old Hero Pulls Friend from Drowning at Pensarn Beach

6/19/2026

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Tamika Hezzell, 12, pulled her 14-year-old friend from the water by the hair at Pensarn Beach, saving the teen’s life.
Coastguard, police and ambulance teams took the teen to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd where doctors drained water from her lungs.
Tamika suffered leg injuries from rocks and a sore throat after swallowing seawater.
Jade McKenna called Tamika a little hero and thanked volunteers who raised the alarm.

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Tamika Hezzell, 12, pulled her 14-year-old friend from the water by the hair at Pensarn Beach, saving the teen’s life.
Coastguard, police and ambulance teams took the teen to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd where doctors drained water from her lungs.
Tamika suffered leg injuries from rocks and a sore throat after swallowing seawater.
Jade McKenna called Tamika a little hero and thanked volunteers who raised the alarm.