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Polzeath holidaymaker dies after being pulled from sea | Polzeath holidaymaker dies after being pulled from sea |
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A holidaymaker has died after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Cornwall, police have said. | A holidaymaker has died after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Cornwall, police have said. |
The 36-year-old, who had been visiting Polzeath with friends and family, was reported missing on Sunday morning. | The 36-year-old, who had been visiting Polzeath with friends and family, was reported missing on Sunday morning. |
An "extensive" air and sea search was launched at 10:00 GMT, and a lifeboat crew pulled her from the water later, police said. | An "extensive" air and sea search was launched at 10:00 GMT, and a lifeboat crew pulled her from the water later, police said. |
She was airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, but confirmed dead on arrival. | She was airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, but confirmed dead on arrival. |
More on the death of the Polzeath holidaymaker, plus other Devon and Cornwall news. | |
Devon and Cornwall Police described the death as a "tragic accident". | Devon and Cornwall Police described the death as a "tragic accident". |
The force is continuing its enquiries into the circumstances. | The force is continuing its enquiries into the circumstances. |