Beach tragedy as woman in her 60s dies attempting to rescue dog from sea in Lancashire

A woman in her 60s tragically died after trying to rescue a dog that got stuck in water. The incident happened in Thornton-Cleveleys where a man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. LancashireLive reports the dog was recovered from the sea "safe and well" according to police. Just after 8.31pm on Saturday (May 30) police were contacted about two people who were recovered from the sea by HM Coastguard. The woman was treated at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead at the hospital. A spokesperson for Lancashire Constabulary 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 Thornton Cleveleys 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. "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course." Ensure our latest news and sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source.