Woman dies after getting into trouble in sea near Redcar

A woman has died after getting into trouble at sea.

She was spotted in the water off the coast at Redcar at about 7:15pm on Wednesday 26 July.

Emergency services were called to the scene, near the Majuba Road car park.

She was pulled from the water and taken to hospital, where she later died.

Alec Brown, leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, said: “I know everyone here at the council and across the community will be upset to hear of the awful news of the death of a woman who was simply enjoying a swim in the sea with friends off the coast of Redcar.

“Our hearts go out to her family and everyone who knew her.

“We also think of those who were with her last night and all those who did so much to try and help including the RNLI, North East Air Ambulance and at James Cook Hospital.”

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Police were called after concerns were raised for a woman seen in the water near Majuba Road in Redcar around 7:15pm on Wednesday 26 July.

"The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance service colleagues but sadly later died.

“Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”

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