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Metro
a day ago
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- Metro
Son mourns 'kind soul' mother pulled from sea off the coast of Cornwall
Tributes have been paid to a mother pulled from the sea off a Cornish beach. Roxanne Roberts, 41 was dragged from the water at Portreath beach in Redruth on Sunday afternoon. The woman is thought to have suffered from a cardiac arrest after being rescued. She was declared dead at the scene. Posting on Facebook, her son wrote: 'I love you mum, I literally don't know what to say. I still can't process this.' Her sister, who had been frantically appealing for Ms Roberts' whereabouts, said: 'Unfortunately, my sister never made it.' A friend added: 'Rest in peace. Gorgeous lady and kind soul that I was lucky to know.' Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Samaritans are here to listen, day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email jo@ or visit for more information. Police were alerted to the tragedy at around 12.35pm following a report from the ambulance service. Cornwall Live reported that officers were called to the beach to assist paramedics as the popular spot was full of sunbathers at the time. One beachgoer wrote: 'We tried so hard to save her.' Another woman got into trouble while swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow. More Trending Her body was recovered from the water at 4.21pm on Sunday. Think about the water temperature and weather. Plan your exit before you get into the water and consider currents, tidal flow and wind direction. Wetsuits help to manage exposure to cold water and insulate against the cold. They also keep you buoyant. Wear a brightly coloured swim hat and take a tow float and whistle to attract attention. Manage the impact of cold water shock by entering the water slowly, making sure you have control of your breathing before starting your swim. All open water swimming should take place in water at 11 degrees or above, unless you are an experienced and competent cold water swimmer. Never swim alone and swim parallel to the shoreline. If you do get into difficulty, it's important you don't panic. Stay calm and float on your back until you can control your breathing and then continue to swim once again or signal for help. Its spring tidal range can be noticeable, considerably affecting water depth. Beachgoers can be taken by surprise by quickly changing tides, the Met Office has warned. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man kept dead ex-girlfriend hidden under a blanket in his home for two years MORE: Two women die while swimming off Cornish beaches MORE: Manhunt for 'aggressive' man who chased sheep over cliff to its death in Cornwall
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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
