Two people have died following an incident in the sea off Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. HM Coastguard said it was informed of the incident at about 21:30 BST on Sunday, and search and rescue teams from Newquay, Padstow and St Agnes were present, along with lifeboats from Newquay RNLI and a coastguard helicopter.
Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called by the South Western Ambulance Service at about 21:45 after reports that two people had been recovered from the water.
Police said a man and a woman were both confirmed dead at the scene.
The force said their families had been informed and a file would be prepared for the coroner.
Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.
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What happened off Fistral Beach?
HM Coastguard said it was informed of the incident off Fistral Beach at about 21:30 BST on Sunday. Search and rescue teams from Newquay, Padstow and St Agnes attended, together with lifeboats from Newquay RNLI and a coastguard helicopter.
What did police say?
Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called by the South Western Ambulance Service at about 21:45 following reports that two people had been recovered from the water. The force said a man and a woman were both confirmed dead at the scene.
What happens next?
The police said the families of the man and woman had been informed and that a file would be prepared for the coroner. The force added:
Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.
Key Facts
- The incident happened off Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.
- HM Coastguard was informed at about 21:30 BST on Sunday.
- Police were called by the South Western Ambulance Service at about 21:45.
- A man and a woman were confirmed dead at the scene.
- Search and rescue teams, RNLI lifeboats and a coastguard helicopter attended.
