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Swimmer rescued from sea near Kingsbridge dies | Swimmer rescued from sea near Kingsbridge dies |
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A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in south Devon. | A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in south Devon. |
The man, known to be a strong sea swimmer, was brought unconscious to shore with the help of a kayaker at Beesands near Kingsbridge. | |
Police said the man, in his 40s, from the South Hams area, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where he was later pronounced dead. | Police said the man, in his 40s, from the South Hams area, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where he was later pronounced dead. |
The man had been endurance swimming with another man said police. | |
Officers said there were no suspicious circumstances. |