Woman dies after major incident at Perranporth Beach
Police say the casualty was pulled from the water on Thursday, but sadly could not be saved
Last updated 26th Aug 2022
Police have confirmed a woman has died following a major incident at Perranporth Beach.
Officers were called to concerns for a person's welfare in the water on Thursday 25th August.
They say the casualty was pulled from the sea by RNLI lifeguards but was pronounced dead a short while later.
Coastguard crews, a Coastguard rescue helicopter and Cornwall Air Ambulance were all sent to the scene too.
Devon & Cornwall Police say the woman's family have been told and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Statement from Devon & Cornwall Police
A statement from the police says: "Police were notified at around 5.15pm yesterday, Thursday 25th August, to reports of a concern of welfare of a woman in the water at Perranporth Beach.
"Emergency services, including the RNLI and Coastguard rescue teams along with the Air Ambulance were all present at the scene.
"The woman was pulled out of the water by lifeguards but was sadly pronounced deceased a short time after. Next of kin are aware.
"A file will be prepared for the coroner".
RNLI offers "deepest condolences" after tragedy
An RNLI spokesperson said: "Perranporth RNLI lifeguards responded to an incident on Thursday 25th August at 5pm involving a member of the public who had got into significant difficulty in the water.
"They were located approximately 500m around the corner at a neighbouring cove (Droskyn Point) outside of the area patrolled by RNLI lifeguards.
"RNLI lifeguards immediately launched the in-shore rescue boat (IRB) and began their search in challenging sea conditions.
"Moments later they found an unconscious woman in the water and returned her to the main beach where RNLI lifeguards and multiple emergency services were assembled and involved in administering emergency casualty care.
"The RNLI would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends".
We have contacted the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and updates will appear below.