A defibrillator was launched in Fowey on Friday, as a life-saving legacy to a tourist who died in the place he loved most of all. 

Graham Anthony, 71, had a cardiac arrest during a visit to Readymoney Cove in Fowey with his wife in October 2017. 

Emergency services – including South Western Ambulance Service  paramedics – carried out treatment on Graham, from Cannington in Somerset, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The defibrillator, which is registered with SWASFT, was commissioned at a special ceremony this week during which Graham’s wife Angela spoke.

Paul Kimberley, a specialist paramedic who tried to save Graham, said: “From a tragedy has come this legacy in memory of Graham’s life. Readymoney Cove was his favourite place in the world. This life-saving piece of equipment will reduce the risk of this happening to other people. It is a fitting tribute to him.”

Local shop owner Victoria Clark spearheaded a campaign to raise £1,600 for a public defibrillator beside the sandy beach. She also paid for the device to be installed on the wall by her café. 

Since the Readymoney defibrillator was installed in January, another device has been funded and connected nearby at Fowey Gallants sailing club.