Tragic Incident at Fistral Beach
A father and daughter have sadly died following an incident at Fistral Beach, Newquay, on Sunday evening.
Police were called by the South Western Ambulance Service at around 9.45pm on 26 July after reports that two people had been recovered from the water. Coastguard rescue teams from Newquay, Padstow and St Agnes attended the scene, alongside Newquay RNLI lifeboats and a HM Coastguard helicopter.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s, who were both from Doncaster, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Their families have been informed, and thoughts are with them at this incredibly difficult time.
A cordon was put in place while emergency services carried out their work but has since been removed. A file will now be prepared for HM Coroner.
We would like to thank all the emergency service personnel and the public involved in responding to this tragic incident.
We now understand that the woman who sadly lost her life had entered the water carrying a handbag described as orange or peach in colour, with a shoulder strap.
The bag is believed to be leather-style and approximately 30cm by 30cm in size. It is thought to contain a number of personal items of great sentimental value to her loved ones.
At what is an incredibly difficult time for the family, they would take great comfort in being reunited with these belongings if possible.
We would be very grateful if anyone who finds a bag matching this description could hand it in to Newquay Police Station or contact us, quoting the incident number 50260197209.
Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide.