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The Sun
18 hours ago
- The Sun
Tragedy as man in his 50s dies after ‘getting into difficulty' while swimming at popular UK beach
A MAN has drowned after "getting into difficulty" along the coast of a popular British tourist destination. Cornwall Police raced to get the man out of the water, scrambling emergency helicopters after he was found unresponsive on July 20. Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called by HM Coastguard at 2.15pm on Sunday 20 July after a man was found unresponsive in the sea at Spit Beach, Par. "The man had got into difficulty while swimming and was recovered from the water by the Coastguard helicopter. "Ambulance and the RNLI also attended. The man was treated at the scene but despite the best efforts of emergency services he was sadly pronounced deceased. "He was in his 50s and from Hertfordshire. "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Child saved in dramatic rescue after getting stranded on rock surrounded by stinging jellyfish near Scots cliffs
The area is famed for spectacular cliffs WATER DRAMA Child saved in dramatic rescue after getting stranded on rock surrounded by stinging jellyfish near Scots cliffs A YOUNGSTER was dramatically rescued by a lifeboat crew from a rock surrounded by stinging jellyfish near Scots cliffs. The boy was reported to be in distress near Brough Harbour, on the east side of Dunnet Head, in Caithness, just after 6pm yesterday evening. Advertisement 2 A child was saved in a dramatic rescue near scenic Scots cliffs He had been caught by the tide and was unable to swim ashore as the rock he was perched on was surrounded by jellyfish. The area is famed for spectacular cliffs. HM Coastguard requested the immediate assistance of Thurso RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew and The Taylors was launched at 6.15pm, reaching the scene at 6.35pm. A spokesman for RNLI Thurso said: 'The crew immediately launched the 'Y' boat with two crew members. Advertisement "The 'Y' boat located the youth, who was stranded on a rock surrounded by deep water. 'The youth, who was wearing shorts and a T shirt, was prevented from going ashore by the presence of a large number of jellyfish. 'The crew members rescued the youth, checked him over and passed him to the waiting Coastguard teams on the beach. 'The lifeboat returned to Scrabster at 7.30pm was refuelled and made ready for service.' Advertisement This was a first solo shout for coxswain Rob Frost, a full-time RNLI CALM (Coxswain Afloat Mechanic), a relief coxswain/mechanic that provides cover for RNLI stations around the UK coastline. It was also the first shouts for volunteers Neil Leslie as mechanic and crew member Rebecca Lynch. Grim pictures show wall of jellyfish as sunseekers leave Scots beach deserted despite sizzling temperatures The spokesman added: 'This successful rescue is a reminder to folk to check their surrounding when going into water and be aware of rising tides. 'Thankfully on this occasion folk on the shore were aware that the youth was in the water.' Advertisement We previously told how Ayr beach was left deserted due to a huge wall of jellyfish on the shore. Pictures showed hundreds of jellyfish dotted along the sand on the seafront. Many sunseekers opted to stay clear of the sea creatures which had been washed up. 2 The boy was reported to be in distress near Brough Harbour, on the east side of Dunnet Head Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Swimmer dies ‘in front of his partner' at beauty spot beach after getting into difficulty in water
A SWIMMER has tragically died in front of his partner after getting into difficulty in the sea at a popular Cornish beach. Emergency services rushed to Spit Beach Car Park, near Par in Cornwall, following reports that the 54-year-old man was struggling in the water. 2 The tidal system on this day was registering a height 0.68m which opened up a whole stretch of normally unreachable coastline Despite being rescued by the Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man had been swimming with his partner at the time. A spokesperson told MailOnline: 'He was with his partner, they were having a swim and when she came out she turned around to see him face down in the water. "He was pulled out very quickly, but he couldn't be recovered.' Read more on News Another police spokesperson said: 'Somebody has been rescued from the water by the Coastguard. "The Coastguard called Devon and Cornwall Police after somebody got into difficulty in the water.' A significant emergency response was launched, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been made public. Most read in The Sun This dreadful tragedy follows a recent death at another UK beauty spot. Just last month in Scotland These incidents come amid a surge in drowning cases across the UK this summer, driven by soaring temperatures and more people flocking to open water. Authorities continue to plead with the public to only swim at lifeguarded beaches, stay close to the shore, and be mindful of tides and currents. An investigation into the Cornwall incident is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information or footage of the event to come forward. Authorities continue to urge people to take care while swimming in open water and to remain aware of currents, tides, and sudden changes in conditions. Police have not said whether the man's next of kin have been informed, and it is not yet clear whether a post-mortem will be carried out. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. 2 These incidents come amid a surge in drowning cases across the UK this summer, driven by soaring temperatures and more people flocking to open water Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Swimmer dies ‘in front of his partner' at beauty spot beach after getting into difficulty in water
Police issue urgent warning after yet another tragic beach death BEACH HORROR Swimmer dies 'in front of his partner' at beauty spot beach after getting into difficulty in water Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SWIMMER has tragically died in front of his partner after getting into difficulty in the sea at a popular Cornish beach. Emergency services rushed to Spit Beach Car Park, near Par in Cornwall, following reports that the 54-year-old man was struggling in the water. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The tidal system on this day was registering a height 0.68m which opened up a whole stretch of normally unreachable coastline Despite being rescued by the Coastguard, he could not be saved. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man had been swimming with his partner at the time. A spokesperson told MailOnline: 'He was with his partner, they were having a swim and when she came out she turned around to see him face down in the water. "He was pulled out very quickly, but he couldn't be recovered.' Another police spokesperson said: 'Somebody has been rescued from the water by the Coastguard. "The Coastguard called Devon and Cornwall Police after somebody got into difficulty in the water.' A significant emergency response was launched, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been made public. This dreadful tragedy follows a recent death at another UK beauty spot. Just last month in Scotland, 21‑year‑old Marwan Sulaiman Al Balushi drowned after getting into trouble at the scenic Finnich Glen, also known as the Devil's Pulpit These incidents come amid a surge in drowning cases across the UK this summer, driven by soaring temperatures and more people flocking to open water. Authorities continue to plead with the public to only swim at lifeguarded beaches, stay close to the shore, and be mindful of tides and currents. An investigation into the Cornwall incident is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information or footage of the event to come forward. Authorities continue to urge people to take care while swimming in open water and to remain aware of currents, tides, and sudden changes in conditions. Coastguards have reiterated the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches and not venturing too far from the shore. Police have not said whether the man's next of kin have been informed, and it is not yet clear whether a post-mortem will be carried out. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Swimmer dies ‘in front of his partner' at beauty spot beach after getting into difficulty in water
A SWIMMER has tragically died in front of his partner after getting into difficulty in the sea at a popular Cornish beach. Emergency services rushed to Spit Beach Car Park, near Par in Cornwall, following reports that the 54-year-old man was struggling in the water. 2 Despite being rescued by the Coastguard, he could not be saved. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man had been swimming with his partner at the time. A spokesperson told MailOnline: 'He was with his partner, they were having a swim and when she came out she turned around to see him face down in the water. "He was pulled out very quickly, but he couldn't be recovered.' Another police spokesperson said: 'Somebody has been rescued from the water by the Coastguard. "The Coastguard called Devon and Cornwall Police after somebody got into difficulty in the water.' A significant emergency response was launched, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been made public. This dreadful tragedy follows a recent death at another UK beauty spot. Just last month in Scotland, 21‑year‑old Marwan Sulaiman Al Balushi drowned after getting into trouble at the scenic Finnich Glen, also known as the Devil's Pulpit These incidents come amid a surge in drowning cases across the UK this summer, driven by soaring temperatures and more people flocking to open water. Authorities continue to plead with the public to only swim at lifeguarded beaches, stay close to the shore, and be mindful of tides and currents. An investigation into the Cornwall incident is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information or footage of the event to come forward. Authorities continue to urge people to take care while swimming in open water and to remain aware of currents, tides, and sudden changes in conditions. Coastguards have reiterated the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches and not venturing too far from the shore. Police have not said whether the man's next of kin have been informed, and it is not yet clear whether a post-mortem will be carried out. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
