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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Storey

Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach

Blackpool Sands, Devon -

A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea off a popular UK beach.

Emergency services responded to calls from HM Coastguard following concerns for the welfare of a swimmer off Blackpool Sands, Strete in Devon, at around 3.30pm on Monday afternoon.

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