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Surfer Dies After Medical Episode on Cornwall Beach
21 Apr
Summary
- A 51-year-old local surfer tragically passed away on Hayle Towans Beach.
- Emergency services responded to a medical episode reported on April 13.
- An inquest has been opened into the passing of the surfer from St Ives.
A tragic incident occurred on Hayle Towans Beach in Cornwall where a local man, 51-year-old Paul Norman Faulkner, lost his life. The event unfolded on Monday, April 13, when emergency services were alerted to a surfer experiencing a medical episode in the Sandy Acres area.
The South Western Ambulance Service, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and Devon and Cornwall Police attended the scene shortly after 1:25 PM. Despite their efforts, Mr. Faulkner, who was a resident of St Ives, was pronounced deceased at the location.
Authorities confirmed the man's passing after he suffered a medical emergency post-surfing. His family has been informed of the tragic news. An inquest into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Faulkner's death has been formally opened and will be concluded at a later date.
