Kite surfer dies after being pulled from Portland Harbour
The RNLI inshore lifeboat, an emergency response doctor, an ambulance and harbour staff attended.A statement on Weymouth Lifeboat's Facebook page said: "This was a very tragic incident, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends."
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