Two die after being pulled from sea at Cornish beach
Summary
Two people died after being rescued from the sea at Fistral beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency services responded quickly, but a man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Another man died at West Wittering beach in Sussex, where two men were pulled from the water.Key Facts
- A man and a woman died after being pulled from the sea at Fistral beach, Newquay.
- Emergency teams involved included coastguards, a rescue helicopter, lifeboat crews, paramedics, and police.
- The incidents happened on Sunday, July 26, 2024.
- In West Sussex, two men were rescued from the sea at West Wittering; one died and the other went to the hospital.
- Police are preparing reports for the coroners and have informed the victims’ families.
- These incidents happened just before the Boardmasters festival, a popular five-day event for music, surfing, and skateboarding in Newquay.
- Water safety experts warned about the dangers of swimming outdoors after several summer deaths.
- The RNLI advises people to swim at lifeguard-patrolled beaches and, if stuck in water, to float calmly and call for help.
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