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Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Missing mother, 41, found dead after being pulled out of the sea at Cornish beauty spot is pictured as son pays tribute
A missing mother who was found dead after being pulled out of the sea at a Cornish beauty spot has been pictured for the first time. Roxanne Roberts, 41, was last spotted on Saturday morning prompting police to release a missing persons appeal. She was reported missing from Porthtowan, a popular seaside destination pulling in thousands of tourists each year thanks to its range of scenic beaches. The mother was described as being 'of thin build, with black and purple hair and 5ft 9ins tall' in the appeal. But on Sunday at around midday a body thought to be hers was dredged out of the sea at Portreath, nine minutes' drive from where she was last spotted. Paramedics rushed to the scene at 12.35pm. Ms Roberts's death is currently not being treated as suspicious with a file being prepared for the coroner. Formal identification has yet to take place. Her son posted on Facebook: 'I love you mum, I literally don't know what to say. I still can't process this.' Shortly after her body was found, another was pulled out of the water off Porthcothan beach. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'The body of a woman has been located in Portreath on Sunday 10 August. 'Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Formal identification is due to take place. 'The family of Roxanne Roberts nee Bygraves, 41, from the Porthtowan area, who was reported missing on Saturday 9 August, have been made aware.' A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: 'We were called at 12:19hrs on Sunday 10 August to an incident in Portreath. 'We sent three double-crewed land ambulances, an air ambulance, and an operations officer to the scene.'
The Sun
11-08-2025
- The Sun
Missing mum, 41, who died after being pulled from sea at busy UK beach is pictured – as devastated son pays tribute
A MISSING woman who was tragically pulled from the sea has been pictured for the first time. Roxanne Roberts was last seen on Saturday morning, and police put out a missing persons appeal as they became increasingly concerned. 4 4 4 She was reported missing from Porthtowan village in Cornwall - a popular summer tourist destination due to the stunning beaches nearby. The 41-year-old was last seen on 10am on August 9, and was described as "of thin build, with black and purple hair and 5ft 9ins tall" in the cops' appeal. But in a tragic turn of events, a body believed to be Roxanne was pulled from the sea in Portreath on Sunday - a nine minute drive away. She was pulled from the water between midday and 1pm, and parademics raced to the scene at 12.35. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Formal identification is due to take place, but Roxanne's family have been informed. Posting on Facebook, her son wrote: "I love you mum, I literally don't know what to say. I still can't process this." Just a few hours after she was found at Portreath, another woman was recovered from the sea near St Ives. At around 4.30pm, a body was found in the water off Porthcothan beach. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of both women at this incredibly difficult time. "There is no indication that the two incidents are connected." A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) said: 'We were called at 12:19hrs on Sunday 10 August to an incident in Portreath. "We sent three double-crewed land ambulances, an air ambulance, and an operations officer to the scene.' Authorities are reminding swimmers to stay within lifeguarded zones, follow safety advice, and be mindful of sea conditions with temperatures set to soar to 33C this week. Thousands flocked to the beach over the weekend to enjoy the warm conditions and catch some rays. Sunseekers headed to popular beaches across the country, including Brighton and Southend, to enjoy the weather as the mercury soared. And hundreds of people basked in the sizzling sunshine at Lyme Regis in Dorset. Many families were seen enjoying an ice cream and a dip in the cooling water during the summer holidays. 4
The Sun
11-08-2025
- The Sun
Tragedy as two women die hours apart after being pulled from the sea at nearby popular UK beaches
TWO women have tragically died after being pulled from the water at nearby popular beaches. One woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pulled from the sea on Sunday at Portreath beach near St Ives, Cornwall, yesterday. She was suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest and paramedics were unable to revive her as they scrambled to the scene just after 12.30pm. Less than four hours later, another woman's body was tragically discovered. The second woman was thought to have gone swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow when she got into trouble. Her body was found face down in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that neither woman has been formally identified. The force said that they were alerted to the first incident following a report issued by the South Western Ambulance Service Trust. RNLI lifeguards rushed to the crowded beach as members of the public enjoyed the summer weather. Many beach goers are understood to have witnessed the tragic incident as it unfolded. 1
Daily Mail
10-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Two 'unidentified' women die after being pulled from water at Cornwall beaches
Two 'unidentified' women have tragically died after being pulled from the water at popular beaches in Cornwall. The first woman, in her 50s, sadly passed away after being taken from the sea at Portreath beach, near the picturesque tourist haven of St Ives on Sunday. Suspected to have suffered from a cardiac arrest, paramedics attended the scene at 12.35pm but were unfortunately unable to revive her. Then, less than four hours later, another woman was discovered floating face down in the water having gone for a swim at Porthcothan beach near the small town of Padstow. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that neither woman has been formally identified. The force said that they were alerted to the first incident following a report issued by the South Western Ambulance Service Trust. RNLI lifeguards rushed to the crowded beach as members of the public enjoyed the summer heatwave, with many beach goers witnessing the tragic incident as it unfolded. Hoards of families across the country flocked to several British beaches today as temperatures soared to 30 degrees celsius in many parts of the UK. The two tragic incidents come just one day after a woman in her 60s died after getting into dificulty in the sea at Skegness. Following reports of a woman in the water, the RNLA launched a major search while an air ambulance flew over the seaside town in Lincolnshire. The woman was rescued from the sea at 5pm on Saturday and brought back to shore but Lincolnshire Police confirmed she was unable to be saved and sadly passed away. A spokesperson from the RNLI confirmed a lifeboat was launched and CPR was carried out on a person at the beach. A police spokesperson said on Sunday: 'We received a call from the Coastguard at 5.39pm yesterday reporting that they had rescued a woman who had got in difficulty in the sea at Skegness. 'The woman, aged in her 60s, was brought onto shore but sadly she died. 'Her next of kin are aware. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.' And, just one month prior, Aaron Keightley, 29, died at the same beach where he had been enjoying the summer heatwave. The labourer was taken by the current, his sister Shannon Smith said. Ms Smith launched an online fundraiser to help cover the costs of bringing her 'selfless and loving' older sibling's body home to Leicester, as well as his funeral. Speaking from her home in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, she said her brother and his friends were 'just messing about in the waves, no more than knee deep', when a 'really big one' knocked them off their feet. 'One of his friends tried to help him, but he said by the time he got to Aaron it was already too late. As the UK faces its fourth heatwave of the summer, a yellow health alert has been issued from 12pm on Monday through to 6pm on Wednesday, covering London, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, east of England, the South East and South West. But the warm weather has raised health concerns, with the Met Office warning of changing tides and water depth. Anya Gopfert, UKHSA consultant in public health, stating last week: ' Our findings show that even moderate heat can lead to serious health outcomes, especially for older adults. There could be a significant impact across health and social care services, including the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. 'It is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' HM Coastguard and the London Fire Brigade have previously warned of an increased risk of drowning during heatwaves. The LFB has attended more than 280 water-related incidents this year so far, an increase of about 15 per cent compared with the same period in 2024, it said. They have included incidents such as sinking and capsized boats, individuals trapped in mud or caught by the tide, and people and animals in distress in the water. Fifteen incidents resulted in people drowning in London, the fire brigade said. Pam Oparaocha, assistant commissioner for prevention and protection, said: 'We're working closely with MPs, schools and local communities to help people understand the serious water safety risks as summer approaches. 'With warm weather and school holidays on the horizon, we want people, especially young people, to enjoy our waterways safely, and that starts with education. 'Strong currents, underwater hazards and cold water shock can be deadly. It's important to know the risks and to familiarise yourself with lifesaving equipment like throwlines, which are available along many of London's waterways. There's a wealth of guidance on our website to help people stay safe this summer.'
BBC News
10-08-2025
- BBC News
Two women die in sea incidents in Cornwall hours apart
Two women have died hours apart at Cornish beaches in separate incidents, police have said. One woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pulled from the sea on Sunday at Portreath beach near St Ives, suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Paramedics were unable to revive her. The second woman was thought to have gone swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow when she got into trouble. Her body was found face down in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police said neither woman had been formally identified. The force said it had been alerted to the first incident at about 12:35 BST on Sunday following a report from the South Western Ambulance lifeguards were already on body of the second woman was recovered from the water at about 16:21, police said many people had flocked to the beaches in sunny weather.
