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Teenage girl among two dead after Cornwall sea rescues
May 25, 2020
A teenage girl trapped beneath a capsized boat and a man who was pulled out of the sea off the Cornwall coast have died, police said.
The girl was with three others who survived after their rigid inflatable boat capsized on the Doom Bar near Padstow at about 12:45 BST.
In a separate rescue, a man was pulled from the sea near Constantine by an off-duty RNLI lifeguard.
Police said: "It has been a very tough day for local emergency services."
The two deaths were among multiple incidents reported to emergency services over the bank holiday.
It comes after the RNLI suspended lifeguard patrols on UK beaches in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ch Insp Ian Thompson said: "These are extremely upsetting circumstances and our thoughts go out to all involved.
"It has been a very tough day for local emergency services."
The girl died after being airlifted to hospital and the man who had been struggling in the water at Treyarnon Bay at about 12:30 BST was pronounced dead at the scene.
Image copyright Return to Shore Image caption A rip current caused problems for surfers at Perranporth
Skip Twitter post by @CarveMag Just recovered and gave in water CPR to unconscious surfer. No @RNLI lifeguard back up, no oxygen. Lots of ex lifeguards to help but no equipment to save lives. CEO and bosses should resign. It is D Day right around the coast. Lifeboat crews are disgusted with lack of leadership — CARVE Surfing Magazine (@CarveMag) May 25, 2020 Report End of Twitter post by @CarveMag
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