Woman dies and man in critical condition after entering sea to rescue their dog
A man, also in his 60s, remains in a critical condition in hospital after the incident near Thornton Cleveleys, while the dog was recovered 'safe and well'
A woman has died, and a man is in critical condition after the pair entered the sea in Thornton Cleveleys to rescue their dog.
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Lancashire Police said the pair had "got into difficulty" going into the water at Rossall Beach after their dog had become stuck.
The force was contacted at 8.31 pm on Saturday by the ambulance service, informing them that it was treating two people who had been recovered from the sea by the coastguard.
The woman in her 60s was treated at the scene near Fleetwood Beach Cafe but was pronounced dead later in hospital.
Inquiries to identify her next of kin are ongoing, the force added.
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The man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition, while the dog was recovered safe and well.
Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, and a report will be passed to the coroner in due course.