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.
Two men and one woman have died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Mawgan Porth Beach in Cornwall.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said seven people with boards got into trouble in the water; four people were found safe and well on shore but three adults were recovered from the sea and treated at the scene before being transferred to hospital.
Police say the victims have not yet been identified and they are currently tracing their next of kin.
Supt Jim Pearce said: “This is a tragic incident and our condolences go out to the families of those involved.
"Along with the other emergency services we are now working to ascertain the full circumstances of this incident and our priority is to contact the families of those involved and offer all the support we can.”
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