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Teen girl dies four days after 'getting into difficulty' at popular beach

Teen girl dies four days after 'getting into difficulty' at popular beach

Daily Record18 hours ago
Emergency services raced to the scene shortly before 5pm on July 24, following reports of concern for the welfare of 13-year-old Edie Smart.
A teenage girl has tragically died after "getting into difficulty" at a beach.

Emergency services raced to Whitley Bay beach, in North Tyneside, shortly before 5pm on July 24, following reports of concern for the welfare of 13-year-old Edie Smart.

As reported by the Mirror, the youngster sadly died today, four days after the incident.

The schoolgirl had been rushed to a hospital for treatment - but despite the best efforts of doctors she passed away.
Police say Edie's next of kin are now being supported by specially trained officers.
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Emma Smith, Detective Chief Inspector of Northumbria Police, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends.
"Our specially trained officers will continue to provide them with the support they need at this time.
"We ask that their privacy be respected as they begin to come to terms with the loss of their loved one."

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard previously said in a statement: "A girl reported to be in difficulty in the water at Whitley Bay was recovered to shore by Whitley Bay lifeguards and passed into the care of an air ambulance for transfer to hospital
"HM Coastguard was informed at about 4.20pm on July 24 and sent an HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter, and Blyth and Newbiggin Coastguard Rescue Teams.
"The RNLI's all-weather lifeboat from Tynemouth was also sent as well as Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade. North East Ambulance Service and Northumbria Police were informed."
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