A 24-year-old man has tragically died after being pulled from the water at Camber Sands, East Sussex, following a major search operation.
Incident details
The search was launched after reports that three people had gotten into difficulty in the water on Sunday evening (August 9). Two of the three, a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, safely made their way out of the water.
The 24-year-old man was rescued at around 7.30pm and was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving attempts by paramedics.
Emergency response
Sussex Police said: "Just before 7pm on Sunday (August 9), emergency services were called to Camber Sands Beach in Rye, after it was reported that three people had got into difficulty after entering the water.
"A large search operation was conducted and two of the three, a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, safely exited the water.
"A third man, aged 24, was pulled from the water at around 7.30pm. Sadly, despite lifesaving attempts by paramedics at the scene, he was pronounced deceased a short while later. His next of kin have been informed, and our thoughts are with them.
"Enquiries in the area remain ongoing, and an increased emergency presence is visible at this time."
Coastguard statement
A coastguard spokesman said: "At 6.37pm last night, HM Coastguard was called to an incident at Camber Sands, East Sussex.
"An HM Coastguard Search and Rescue Helicopter was sent, along with Pett Level lifeboat, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Rye Bay and Romney Marsh, Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service."
