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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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Four children 'safe' after incident in sea in Cornwall

Four children were found 'safe and well' on the shore after a group of seven surfers got into difficulty in the sea in Cornwall.

A spokesman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the group consisted of four children and three adults.

It added: "The four children were all located safe and well on shore but the three adults were recovered from the water. Two of those recovered from the water were given CPR at the scene.

"The three casualties were transferred to hospital by the rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose and both the Devon and Cornwall air ambulances."

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