Woman dies on Devon beach after being pulled from the sea

A number of emergency services were called to Croyde Beach on Saturday

Author: Lauren WattPublished 19th Jul 2021
Last updated 19th Jul 2021

A woman has died following the incident at a popular Devon beach this weekend.

Officers were called to Croyde Beach at around 10.35am on Saturday morning, following reports that a body had been found in the sea.

A number of emergency services were called including Coastguards, paramedics and the air ambulance.

A 61-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have said the incident is not suspicious.

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