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Man, 72, dies after falling from boat
A pensioner has died after falling into the water off Lavernock Point near Penarth earlier today. Two lifeboats and a helicopter were sent to rescue him but he later passed away in hospital.
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Pensioner dies after falling from boat off Penarth
A 72-year-old man who was rescued off Lavernock Point near Penarth today has died.
Two lifeboats and a Sea King helicopter were sent to rescue him just after midday.
The man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales but he's since passed away. South Wales Police believe it was an accident.
Man, 72, critical after falling from boat
A 72-year-old man is critical in hospital after falling from a boat near Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan.
RNLI lifeboats and a Sea King helicopter were called to the scene off Lavernock Point just after midday.
The man was brought to shore and taken to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. It's understood his family are at his bedside.