TWO women have tragically died after being pulled from the water at nearby popular beaches.
One woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pulled from the sea on Sunday at Portreath beach near St Ives, Cornwall, yesterday.
Shocked bystanders watching on at the scene at Portreath beachUKNIP
One woman’s body was found near Portreath beachGetty
RNLI lifeguards rushed to the scene in the first incidentUKNIP
She was suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest and paramedics were unable to revive her as they scrambled to the scene just after 12.30pm.
Less than four hours later, another woman’s body was tragically discovered.
The second woman was thought to have gone swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow when she got into trouble.
Her body was found face down in the water.
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that neither woman has been formally identified.
The force said that they were alerted to the first incident following a report issued by the South Western Ambulance Service Trust.
RNLI lifeguards rushed to the crowded beach as members of the public enjoyed the summer weather.
Many beach goers are understood to have witnessed the tragic incident as it unfolded.
A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of both women at this incredibly difficult time.
“There is no indication that the two incidents are connected.”
Authorities are reminding swimmers to stay within lifeguarded zones, follow safety advice, and be mindful of sea conditions with temperatures set to soar to 33C this week.
Thousands flocked to the beach over the weekend to enjoy the warm conditions and catch some rays.
Beaches across the country were packed yesterday with Brits basking in the sun on a perfect summer‘s day.
Sunseekers in Brighton and Southend to name a few were out in force to enjoy the weather as the mercury soared.
And hundreds of people basked in the sizzling sunshine at Lyme Regis in Dorset.
Many families were seen enjoying an ice cream and a dip in the cooling water during the summer holidays.
Hours later a woman’s body was found face down in Porthcothan bay near PadstowAlamy
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