West Wittering Estate issues statement after man dies in beach incident
West Wittering Estate has paid tribute to its lifeguards and emergency service colleagues for their work, as a tragic incident unfolded on the beach.
A man has died after getting into difficulty in the water, near the Beach Café in Pound Road. The incident was reported at around 2.30pm on Sunday, July 26.
The estate said its lifeguards responded immediately and provided advanced first aid and CPR alongside the ambulance service, coastguard and other emergency services.
Despite their efforts, the man was sadly pronounced deceased.
A West Wittering Estate statement read: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a 55-year-old man has sadly passed away following an incident at West Wittering Beach today.
“Our lifeguards responded immediately and, together with the ambulance service, coastguard and other emergency services, provided advanced first aid and CPR.
“Despite their best efforts, he was sadly pronounced deceased.”
Sussex Police said two adults got into difficulty in the water.
Both were pulled from the sea and received treatment from emergency services at the scene.
The second man was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Police said the two men are not believed to have been known to each other.
The estate said the circumstances surrounding the incident were still being established and that it would be inappropriate to speculate.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the man's family, friends and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the statement added.
“We would like to thank our lifeguards, emergency service colleagues and members of the public who assisted during the response.
“We respectfully ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”
Sussex Police said the man's next of kin have been informed and the matter has been passed to the coroner's officer.