Heidi Klum helps rescue her son and his nannies... after boyfriend Martin Kristen drags them from treacherous riptide

Family were on holiday in Hawaii when Henry, 7, and two nannies were swept away
Heidi says: 'I did what any mother would do'

PUBLISHED: 12:01 EST, 3 April 2013 | UPDATED: 12:38 EST, 3 April 2013

She was enjoying a relaxing holiday in Hawaii with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen when things took a turn for a worse.

Heidi Klum and Martin were forced to rescue her seven-year-old son Henry and two of the familys nannies on Sunday when they got caught in a riptide.

Dramatic pictures from the scene show the supermodel running towards to the water and dragging them from the surf to safety, moments after her boyfriend had pulled them from the waves.

Quick: Heidi Klum notices that her son Henry and his two nannies are in danger in the waves

The 39-year-old is seen walking along the sand before she realised that Henry was in trouble.

Breaking into a run, the German-born star started to point frantically at the water.

Wasting no time her boyfriend and bodyguard immersed himself in the treacherous waves and began to pull Henry and the terrified looking nannies to safety.

Concern: Heidi breaks into a run when she realises there is an issue

Super hero: The model wastes no time and dives into the water to help with the rescue

Rescue: Heidi pulls Henry from the very scary looking waves which are rushing around them

Brave: Henry seemed to take it in his stride, while Heidi also remains very calm throughout the emergency

She's back: After bring Henry to safety she then jumps in the sea again to bring the other nanny to shore

It wasnt long until Heidi herself was at the waters edge and dove right in to get stuck in with the rescue.

First she grabbed her eldest son who was struggling to stay above the surf, while Martin and one of the nannies crawled back on to the sand, visibly gasping for breath.

Satisfied that Henry was safe, the blonde star jumped back into the water and swam to rescue ! the other! nanny.

Strong hand: The 39-year-old brings the nanny to shore while Martin is helping the other nanny

Fighting tough: Heidi held the nanny under her arms as she dragged her out

Exhausted: After everyone is safely on the shore Martin tries to catch his breath

Nearly there: Showing her strength the star continues to drag the nanny to safety

As she pulled the nanny out of the water, the woman looked exhausted and was struggling for air.

Once safe, Martin and the nannies lay on the beach taking the time to catch their breath once again.

At that point Heidis father who was holidaying with them, joined to help the party.

Extra support: Heidi's father joins the rescue party and makes sure the nanny is safe

You're ok now: Heidi's father is on hand to steady the nanny as she tries to get some air

Not quite finished with her rescue mission, Heidi ran to get water before her and her father administered the suffering party with the sips they needed.

Speaking about the incident in a statement to Us Weekly Heidi said: 'We got pulled into the ocean by a big wave. Of course, as a mother, I was very scared for my child and everyone else in the water.

'Henry is a strong swimmer and was able to swim back to land. We were able to get everyone out safely.'

Break: The nanny lies back on the sand delighted to be alive and well

Not finished yet: Once everyone is safe Heidi runs to get them some water

Concerned: After all the drama is over the model looks deeply upset and worried about those close to her

Heidi, was however a little concerned about the lack of support from other people ! on the be! ach, but she played down her role telling People magazine: 'These photos taken recently look much worse than it really was that day. I did what any mother would do.'

She continued: 'Henry swam out of it. I grabbed him at the shore. The nannies were the ones in much deeper trouble.'

The Project Runway host also had advice for other holidaymakers: 'Never underestimate the power of the ocean.'

Sip: Heidi brings water for Henry who is lying on the sand, while his little sister looks on

Back to his old self: It didn't take Henry long before he was running around the beach once again

Catching her breath: The family's nanny still seemed to be struggling with her breathing as she walked on the sand

Heidi, her bodyguard turned boyfriend Martin and her four children, Leni, eight, Henry, Johan, six, and Lou, three, had been holidaying in Honolulu for several day! s over th! e Easter break.

Earlier in the day on Sunday, Heidi had posted a snap of brightly coloured Easter eggs on the beach, writing 'Happy Easter' in an accompanying caption.

It appears that before the incident she had planned an Easter egg hunt for her clan.

Checking on her brood: The mother showed her caring side as she made sure everyone was safe

Safe and sound: Heidi walked along the sand after the incident looking still very worried about what had just happened

Precious: Henry, seven, seen here with his sister Lou, is Heidi's son with her ex-husband Seal

Hand in hand: Heidi is pictured walking along the sand with her son Henry on Tuesday last w! eek

Big waves: Heidi, Martin and Henry splash around in the ocean on Tuesday together

Happy Easter! Earlier in the day on Sunday, Heidi had posted a snap of brightly coloured Easter eggs on the beach, writing 'Happy Easter' in an accompanying caption

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