Woman dies and man vital after couple attempt to rescue pet canine from sea
A woman in her 60s has died and a man in his 60s is in a critical condition after they tried to rescue their dog from the sea at Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire
The couple were trying to save their dog (stock)(Image: Image: Rossendale Free Press)
A woman has tragically lost her life after trying to save a pet dog from the sea at Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire.
The woman, in her 60s, received treatment at the scene but was sadly declared dead at the hospital. A man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he is currently in a critical condition.
The incident occurred at around 8:31pm yesterday (May 30) with HM Coastguard recovering the couple from the sea.
The police confirmed that the dog was retrieved from the sea “safe and well”, reports Lancs Live.
Lancashire Constabulary were contacted by police by the ambulance service, who were treating the two people.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Constabulary stated: “Shortly after 8:31pm yesterday, we were contacted by the ambulance service to inform us they were treating two people after they had been recovered from the sea in Thornton Cleveleys by HM Coastguard.
“Our officers attended the scene, near to Fleetwood Beach Cafe. At this time, we understand that a man and a woman had got into difficulty in the water after entering to rescue their dog who had become stuck.
“They were treated at the scene, but sadly the woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at hospital. Enquiries to identify her next of kin are ongoing.
“The man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. The dog was recovered safe and well.
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.”
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