A SWIMMER has tragically died in front of his partner after getting into difficulty in the sea at a popular Cornish beach.
Emergency services rushed to Spit Beach Car Park, near Par in , following reports that the 54-year-old man was struggling in the water.
Despite being rescued by the , he could not be saved.
and Cornwall Police confirmed the man had been with his partner at the time.
A spokesperson told MailOnline: “He was with his partner, they were having a swim and when she came out she turned around to see him face down in the water.
“He was pulled out very quickly, but he couldn’t be recovered.”;
Another police spokesperson said: “Somebody has been rescued from the water by the Coastguard.
“The Coastguard called Devon and Cornwall after somebody got into difficulty in the water.”;
A significant emergency response was launched, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His identity has not yet been made public.
This dreadful tragedy follows a recent death at another UK beauty spot.
Just last month in Scotland , 21‑year‑old Marwan Sulaiman Al Balushi drowned after getting into trouble at the scenic Finnich Glen, also known as the Devil’s Pulpit
These incidents come amid a surge in drowning cases across the UK this , driven by soaring temperatures and more people flocking to open water.
Authorities continue to plead with the public to only swim at lifeguarded beaches, stay close to the shore, and be mindful of tides and currents.
An investigation into the Cornwall incident is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information or footage of the event to come forward.
Authorities continue to urge people to take care while swimming in open water and to remain aware of currents, tides, and sudden changes in conditions.
have reiterated the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches and not venturing too far from the shore.
Police have not said whether the man’s next of kin have been informed, and it is not yet clear whether a post-mortem will be carried out.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
