A teenager who was rescued by two police officers from rough surf on Marine Parade has paid tribute to his heroes.
Joshua McQuoid, 13, was with his cousin at the beach in March when a large wave broke on shore, knocking him over and sucking him into the surf. He was swept along the beach, and an attempt by a German backpacker to rescue him failed as he struggled against the strong swells.
Senior Constable Bryan Farquharson and Constable Paul Bailey responded to a 111 call, but were also beaten back by the surf.
They managed to reach Joshua at one point but the undertow broke their grip on him and swept them back out.
Mr Farquharson then had the idea to form a human chain, and managed to bring Joshua back to shore with the help of other people on the beach that day.