TWO people have lost their lives in separate incidents on the Cornish coast this afternoon.
A teenage girl has died following an incident where a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) overturned in the water near Porthilly Rock, Wadebridge.
The Air Ambulance and Coastguard were in attendance at the scene assisting with three casualties. All three people were taken to the lifeboat house before being taken to Treliske Hospital.
Sadly, a teenage girl was later pronounced deceased. Her next of kin have been informed. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to conatct police referencing log 525 25/05/20.
Police were notified by the Coastguard of another incident which happened soon after at around 2.30pm at Treyarnon Bay in Padstow.
Emergency services attended the scene following reports that a man had been pulled from the water by a member of the public. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The man has yet to be identified and next of kin to be sought.
Members of the public with information should contact police referencing log 535 25/05/20
Officers were called to a third incident at around 2.30pm following reports that a man had been pulled from the water unconscious by surfers in Porthtowan, Truro.
He was transported to Treliske Hospital by the Air Ambulance in a serious condition and is currently receiving treatment. His next of kin is present.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them referencing log 531 25/05/20
Cornwall’s Chief Inspector 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 and we are asking for anyone with information on the above incidents to contact police.’