Woman who died at Rossall Beach trying to rescue dog named by police
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and an inquest will be held in October”
A woman who died on a Fylde coast beach last month as two people tried to rescue their dog has been named.
Police have confirmed she was Theresa Wheelhouse, 68, from Oldham.
Emergency services were called shortly after 8.31pm on Saturday, May 30 following reports that two people had got into difficulty in the water at Rossall beach.
HM Coastguard recovered the pair from the Irish Sea before they were handed into the care of paramedics.
Mrs Wheelhouse was sadly confirmed dead at hospital shortly afterwards, while a man was admitted to hospital in a critical condition but is now said to be recovering.
Police said in a statement: “You will remember a few weeks ago an incident in Thornton Cleveleys where a woman sadly died after getting into difficulty in the water.
“We wanted to give you an update and also to issue a reminder about the importance of water safety.
“We were called shortly after 8:31pm on Saturday 30th May by the ambulance service to inform us they were treating two people after they had been recovered from the sea by HM Coastguard.
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“Our officers attended the scene, which was near to Fleetwood Beach Cafe. The couple were treated at the scene, but sadly the woman was pronounced dead at hospital.
“She can now be named as Theresa Wheelhouse, 68, from Oldham. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones.
“The man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital, and he is now thankfully making a recovery.
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ms Wheelhouse’s death, and an inquest will be held in October.”
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The statement went on to say: “Sadly, this was one of a number of fatalities in Lancashire and across the UK recently in open water.
“As the weather is expected to improve over the next few days, we thought it would be timely to remind people of the dangers of water and of some tips for staying safe.
“Drowning Prevention Week runs until June 20 and The Royal Life Saving Society are also offering advice and resources at https://orlo.uk/dFhRH