THE rescue of two teenage boys off Rhyl is to feature in Tuesday's Saving Lives at Sea.

The BBC programme showcases the lifesaving work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Tuesday's episode (October 2) will Rhyl RNLI rush to the aid of two teenage boys in the water, near Rhyl Harbour.

The incident happened in May. The youngsters got into difficulties after going into the water to try and retrieve a football. Another young man entered the water to try and help him.

Coastguard teams and Rhyl inshore lifeboat were paged and were on the scene within five minutes of the call.

Callum Robinson, Rhyl Lifeboat Crew, said: "We are looking forward to being featured in next week’s episode of Saving Lives At Sea. The programme is a fantastic way to showcase the lifesaving work the RNLI and the work carried out by volunteer crews nationally.

"We are pleased that the work we do in our community alongside our other emergency service partners will be showcased in the series.

"As a charity, it is important for the public to see how their generous donations are used to help save lives, particularly at the moment while we are raising funds towards our new All Weather Lifeboat which will arrive next year."

Days after the rescue, the Journal spoke to mum Linda Hayward and her daughter, Sophie, 15, who helped save the lives of two teenage boys.

Sophie, who works in Harkers Corner Cafe and attends Rhyl High School, ran home to get two fleece blankets.

Both boys were taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital by ambulance.

The episode is to also feature other rescues involving crew at other stations and off beaches across Britain.

Filming for the series took place over the past year; lifeboat crews and cameras carry special cameras. Rescues from the RNLI's archives are also revisited.

The programme will be aired on BBC two. The series will continue throughout August, September and October.