Man dies after entering sea to rescue two children ‘in distress’ at Lincolnshire beach

26 May 2025 • 4:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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A man has died after entering the sea in Lincolnshire to help two children.

Lincolnshire Police revealed the 60-year-old man entered the sea in Ingoldmells after seeing two children who appeared to be in distress after 4pm on Sunday near the promenade.

They said: “He got into difficulty and sadly died at the scene.Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this very sad time.”

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