Woman dies after couple try to rescue pet dog from the sea at Rossall Beach
A woman in her 60s has died and a man remains in a critical condition in hospital after the pair entered the sea in an attempt to rescue their dog.
A woman has died and a man is fighting for his life after they both entered the sea at Rossall in an attempt to rescue their pet dog.
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Emergency services were called shortly after 8.31pm yesterday following reports that two people had got into difficulty in the water near Fleetwood Beach Café.
HM Coastguard recovered the pair from the sea before they were handed into the care of paramedics.
A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “Shortly after 8:31pm yesterday, we were contacted by the ambulance service to inform us they were treating two people after they had been recovered from the sea in Rossall by HM Coastguard.
“Our officers attended the scene, near to Fleetwood Beach Cafe.
“At this time, we understand that a man and a woman had got into difficulty in the water after entering to rescue their dog who had become stuck.
“They were treated at the scene, but sadly the woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced dead at hospital. Enquiries to identify her next of kin are ongoing.
“The man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
“The dog was recovered safe and well.”
Officers have also confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. A file will be prepared for the coroner.
The incident has prompted renewed reminders about the dangers of entering open water, particularly in emergency situations where conditions can quickly become unpredictable and hazardous, even for strong swimmers.