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Man Dies After Swimming Incident Off Devon Coast
25 Aug
Summary
- A man in his 40s from Surrey died after getting into difficulty swimming.
- The incident occurred at Blackpool Sands, Strete, Devon on Monday, August 24.
- This marks the 52nd drowning in UK waters this summer.
A man in his 40s from Surrey has died following a swimming incident off the Devon coast. The incident took place at Blackpool Sands in Strete on Monday, August 24. HM Coastguard was alerted by Devon and Cornwall Police around 3:30 PM due to concerns for the man's welfare.
Coastguard officers, police, and paramedics responded to the scene. Despite their best efforts, the man was pronounced deceased at the location. Authorities have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
This tragic event marks the 52nd drowning incident in UK waters during the current summer. The season has been particularly perilous, with multiple heatwaves driving thousands to coastal areas, rivers, and lakes to escape temperatures nearing 40C.
The incident in Devon follows the recent Shoreham drownings, where four members of the same family lost their lives at Kingston Beach on August 18. The Mirror has launched the 'Save Lives For Sam' water safety campaign to address the growing crisis.
