Pictured: Dramatic moment Heidi Klum helps rescue her son and his nannies… after boyfriend Martin Kristen saves them from treacherous riptide

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

PUBLISHED: 12:01 EST, 3 April 2013 | UPDATED: 01:28 EST, 4 April 2013

Pictures have emerged of the dramatic moment Heidi Klum helped save her son and two nannies from a terrifying riptide over Easter.

The 39-year-old was relaxing in Hawaii on Sunday with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen when their holiday took a frightening turn for the worse.

The supermodel and her bodyguard lover were forced to rescue her seven-year-old son Henry and two of the family’s nannies when they got swept away in the ocean.

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

Heidi to the rescue: Klum pulled her son Henry out of the sea after he got caught in a riptide while holidaying in Hawaii over Easter

Panic: The model notices that her son and his two nannies are in danger in the waves

Heidi is seen walking along the sand before she realised that Henry was in trouble.

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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

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

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

It wasn’t long until Heidi herself was at the water’s 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 Heidi’s 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 beach, 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 days over the 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.

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 week

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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I have to say, any mother would do the same for their children and the fact that shes rich and famous shouldn't make any difference!

- De Lnd , London, United Kingdom, 04/4/2013 11:52

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I think these pics are a tad exaggerated,why else would the pap's just stand there and watch it all happen.

- finty , blackpool, United Kingdom, 04/4/2013 11:45

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nannies on holiday? your not at work, why not just be a parent?? - bazza, Liverpool, 3/4/2013 22:39 Maybe because she thought it would be nice for the Nannies to get a holiday too. I bet they are not complaining about their free holiday. I think it's lovely she didn't just worry about her son but also went back in for the Nannies. I am glad all turned out okay - it must have been terrifying. I am not sure I could have stayed on the beach afterwards though.I think I would have wanted to leave.

- Teachers Pet , Prague, Czech Republic, 04/4/2013 11:44

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This is serious - these people could have died!

- Gok Wan , errr UK, United Kingdom, 04/4/2013 11:40

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You go girl!

- ls , Ipswich(little poland) England, 04/4/2013 11:36

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Where's the Hoff when you need him.

- Slim Pickins , London, United Kingdom, 04/4/2013 11:11

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Oh, that is scary!