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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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RNLI: Rip currents 'will take someone out to sea'

Rip currents "will take someone out to sea" very quickly and can be scary for anyone who is caught up in them, a coastal safety manager has warned.

James Millidge of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) explained to Good Morning Britain how vulnerable swimmers and surfers would be if caught up in a rip current and how to swim to safety.

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