Advertisement

  1. National

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.

View all 17 updates ›

RNLI release video of attempt to rescue surfers

The RNLI has released a dramatic video of its attempt to save three surfers who died after being caught by strong currents off a beach in Newquay, Cornwall.

One of the victims was a 52-year-old surgeon from Leeds.

ITV News reporter Richard Pallot reports:

More top news