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Sky News
3 days ago
- Sky News
A teenage girl dies after being pulled from the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died four days after encountering trouble in the North Sea. Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the water near the south end of Whitley Bay beach in North Tyneside shortly before 5pm on Thursday, Northumbria Police said. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. "This is an extremely tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go to Edie's family and friends," Northumbria Police said. "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." RNLI lifeguards and the Tynemouth RNLI lifeboat crew responded to the emergency at Whitley Bay Beach. The RNLI said in a statement: "We would like to offer our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of the young girl who tragically lost her life during an incident on Whitley Bay beach.' "This is a deeply upsetting incident, and our focus remains on supporting the agencies involved. We would respectfully ask that people avoid speculation while the circumstances are fully understood," it added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 13, dies in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the North Sea, police have said. Police were called to the beach at Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, at about 5pm on Thursday, after receiving reports that a teenager was in danger in the water. Emergency services rescued Edie Smart, who was from the Monkseaton area, from the sea. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. Northumbria Police said Edie's family were being supported by officers. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, 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.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Girl, 13, dies in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea
A 13-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the North Sea, police have said. Police were called to the beach at Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, at about 5pm on Thursday, after receiving reports that a teenager was in danger in the water. Emergency services rescued Edie Smart, who was from the Monkseaton area, from the sea. She was taken to hospital, where she died on Monday. Northumbria Police said Edie's family were being supported by officers. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Smith, 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.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Schoolgirl, 13, dies after 'getting into difficulty' in the sea at popular UK beach
A 13-year-old schoolgirl has died after 'getting into difficulty' in the sea at a popular UK beach. Emergency services were alerted just before 5pm on July 24 to reports of a teenager in the water near Whitley Bay beach, North Tyneside. Edie Smart, from the Monkseaton area, was rescued from the sea and taken to hospital. But she tragically passed away on Monday despite the efforts of medical staff. The girl's next of kin are being supported by specially trained officers, police have said. Detective Chief Inspector, Emma Smith, 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.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Girl, 13, pulled from sea at Whitley Bay dies in hospital
A 13-year-old girl has died four days after getting into difficulty in the North Smart was pulled from the water at the south end of Whitley Bay beach in North Tyneside at about 16:20 BST on 24 July. The youngster, from Monkseaton, was taken to hospital where she died on Monday despite the efforts of medical staff, Northumbria Police confirmed. Tynemouth RNLI and the Great North Air Ambulance had been involved in the rescue attempt. Police said the force was supporting her next of Ch Insp Emma Smith 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." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
