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Cornwall surfer deaths: Rescuer 'died saving others'

One of the three people killed in a tragic surfing accident in Cornwall may have been trying to save a group of teenagers in difficulty.

Speaking to the BBC, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the initial reports suggest one the casualties had entered the waves in a rescue attempt.

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Review planned over lifeguard Autumn work pattern

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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution will review its plans for providing lifeguards during the autumn half-term at a Cornish beach where three people died in a surfing tragedy at the weekend.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) said that lifeguards man Mawgan Porth Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, from March to September and confirmed there would have been none patrolling there yesterday.

But the lifesaving organisation explained that there would have been "clear signs" indicating the lack of lifeguard cover for beachgoers.

Local councillor John Fitter said that his "personal sympathy" went to the families involved and that there was "no criticism of the RNLI at all."

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