A tragic incident unfolded at a popular coastal area in the UK as emergency services recovered a woman’s body from the sea. The discovery was made at Berry Head in Brixham, Devon, prompting a response from Devon and Cornwall Police around 1:30 pm yesterday. Despite efforts by the authorities, the woman in her 50s, who was from the local vicinity, was declared deceased upon their arrival.
The presence of a coastguard rescue helicopter was noted in the area on the same afternoon. Police have informed the woman’s next of kin and indicated that her passing is not considered suspicious at this time. A formal report will be compiled for HM Coroner, as reported by DevonLive.
A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police shared details of the incident, stating, “We received a call at approximately 1:30 pm on Monday, January 5, following the discovery of a woman’s body in the waters off Berry Head, Brixham. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman, aged in her 50s and a local resident, was pronounced dead. Her family has been notified. The circumstances surrounding her death are not deemed suspicious, and a report will be submitted to HM Coroner.”
Berry Head, situated as the southern boundary of Tor Bay and to the east of Brixham, is a renowned national nature reserve.
This event follows a recent rescue operation on January 2 in Withernsea, where the Coastguard, RNLI, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Police collaborated in challenging conditions to aid individuals in distress.
“HM Coastguard received reports around 3:10 pm on [January 2] regarding individuals in difficulty in the waters at Withernsea,” a spokesperson from HM Coastguard confirmed.
The extensive search and rescue efforts involved the dispatch of a search and rescue helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and multiple rescue teams from Withernsea, Hull, and Hornsea. Additionally, RNLI lifeboats and various emergency services were deployed for assistance.
Hornsea Inshore Rescue highlighted the severe conditions faced by rescue teams due to three-meter waves impeding lifeboat deployment.
Emergency responders on the scene, including Yorkshire Ambulance Service, air ambulance, tactical commanders, mountain rescue teams, and Humberside Fire and Rescue, were actively engaged in the operation.