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Lifeboat and helicopter scrambled to person in sea off Skegness Woman dies after lifeboat rescues her from sea off Skegness
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A coastguard helicopter landing on Skegness beachA coastguard helicopter landing on Skegness beach
A lifeboat and rescue helicopter were scrambled after reports of a person in the sea off Skegness beach. A woman in her 60s has died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Skegness beach.
An air ambulance was also called and landed on the beach, close to the lifeboat station, at about 17:45 BST. The RNLI said a lifeboat was scrambled as part of a major search. A coastguard helicopter and an air ambulance were also deployed.
A spokesperson for the RNLI said the inshore lifeboat was launched and CPR was carried out on a person. The woman was rescued from the water at about 17:30 BST.
Humber Coastguard, which covers the area, confirmed there was an incident and said it had "everything on it". Lincolnshire Police said she was brought back to shore "but sadly died".
The inshore lifeboat during the incident off Skegness beach earlierThe inshore lifeboat during the incident off Skegness beach earlier
A coastguard helicopter could be seen circling the area before landing on the beach. A spokesperson for the force added: "Her next of kin are aware. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time."
Lincolnshire Police has been approached for comment. A coastguard helicopter could be seen circling the area before landing on the beach along with the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance at about 17:45.
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