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A man and a woman have died after being rescued from the sea at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the popular beach at around 9:45pm on Sunday, 26 July, following reports that two people had been pulled from the water.
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According to Devon and Cornwall Police, officers, ambulance crews and other emergency responders attended the scene, where a police cordon was put in place before later being removed.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, both the man and the woman were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said their families have been informed and are being supported during this difficult time. A report will now be prepared for HM Coroner, who will investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Fistral Beach is one of Europe's best-known surfing destinations and attracts thousands of visitors each year. During the summer, RNLI lifeguards patrol the beach daily, but only between 10:00am and 6:00pm.
Fistral Beach is home to an RNLI lifeguard station and is located adjacent to the RNLI Newquay Lifeboat Station.
In a separate incident, a man died at West Wittering Beach in Sussex after emergency services responded to reports of two men struggling in the sea near Pound Road at around 2:30pm on Sunday. Both men were rescued from the water, but one was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to hospital for treatment.
Although the circumstances surrounding the latest incidents have not yet been established, the RNLI has cautioned that periods of hot weather significantly increase the risk of drowning, as larger numbers of people head to beaches, rivers, and other waterways to cool down.
