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Man Dies Saving Family at Cornish Beach
26 May
Summary
- Man died trying to save two family members at Tregirls Beach.
- He suffered cardiac arrest in the sea before being pronounced dead.
- The incident occurred on bank holiday Monday, May 25.
A local man in his 60s tragically died on bank holiday Monday, May 25, at Tregirls Beach in Padstow, Cornwall. He entered the water in a heroic attempt to save two family members who were in difficulty.
Emergency services, including the RNLI, responded to the incident around 3:50 PM after receiving a report of a man suffering cardiac arrest in the sea. While members of the public managed to bring the two family members to safety, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that the man's next of kin has been informed. The Devon and Cornwall Police stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner.
The incident occurred amidst scorching temperatures across the country, with the UK experiencing its warmest May night and breaking records for spring temperatures.
