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Three parents drowned while trying to rescue their children from the sea in Portugal, an inquest has heard.Three parents drowned while trying to rescue their children from the sea in Portugal, an inquest has heard.
Robert and Deborah Fry and Jean Dinsmore, all of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, died at Praia do Tonel beach near Sagres in October last year.Robert and Deborah Fry and Jean Dinsmore, all of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, died at Praia do Tonel beach near Sagres in October last year.
Mr and Mrs Fry's two children survived along with Mrs Dinsmore's two children, Lydia, 11, and Alex, nine. Mr and Mrs Fry's children, Rosie and George, survived along with Mrs Dinsmore's children, Lydia and Alex.
A German man also died trying to save his daughter who survived. The coroner recorded a verdict of misadventure.A German man also died trying to save his daughter who survived. The coroner recorded a verdict of misadventure.
All three adults raced into the sea to save a group of seven children who had got into difficulties before they were swept away to their deaths. 'Surf crashing'
They were dragged ashore but attempts to resuscitate them on the beach failed. Mr Fry and his wife were holidaying in the Algarve with Roy and Jean Dinsmore, and a third couple, Dean and Susan Plumb.
Three other British adults were taken to hospital following the incident. The adults had raced into the sea to help three children who were all sucked out to sea by the current.
All the children were swept onto the shore with minor injuries. All the children were swept on to the shore with minor injuries but attempts to resuscitate the adults failed.
Mr Dinsmore, who was praised by the coroner for re-living his account of the disaster, told the inquest how he fought to escort the children from the water - but his wife was "snatched from his grasp".
He said: "I got hold of her and tried to rescue her. With hindsight she must have taken water on board. She was a strong swimmer.
"I swam with her getting buffeted by the waves, being swept up the beach and back out. Surf was crashing over our heads making it difficult to float. She was conscious, but it was a limited extent.
"A wave broke over our heads and I lost my grip on her. It took me minutes to discover where she was. She was face down in the sea."
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said after the tragedy that the nation's "heartfelt thoughts" were with the children of those who drowned.
The beach is popular with surfers because of its strong waves but there were no lifeguards on duty at the time.The beach is popular with surfers because of its strong waves but there were no lifeguards on duty at the time.
The families had been on a half-term holiday at the golfing resort of Parque de Floresta.