Woman dies as two rushed to hospital after ‘stepping into issue’ close to UK seaside
A woman in her 60s has died following an incident in Helen’s Bay, Crawfordsburn on Saturday (January 24) as two others had been rushed to hospital.
Three people were taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in the water at Helen’s Bay Beach, near Belfast Coastguard said. Unfortunately, it has now been confirmed that one of those injured has sadly now died.
Several people had attempted to try rescue the three people with one person entering the water to help, according to onlookers.
Two patients were taken to the Ulster Hospital in nearby Dundonald, while a third patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. It is currently unknown which hospital’s patient had sadly passed away,
In a statement on Sunday, the Independent MP for North Down Alex Easton said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of a woman in her 60s following an incident at Helen’s Bay on Saturday afternoon.
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“My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”
The Coastguard said several onlookers had attempted to rescue the trio – with one person entering the water.
A Coastguard helicopter, RNLI lifeboat and ambulances all took part in the operation at Belfast Lough.
The Coastguard has asked anyone at the scene, who was affected by the incident, to contact them.
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A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said: “Police can confirm a woman, aged in her 60s has died following a report of a concern for safety in the Helens Bay area.
“Police received a report that the Coastguard had removed three people from the water.
“One woman was taken to hospital where sadly she has since died. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.”
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