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Tragedy on Rossall beach in Thornton Cleveleys
Lancashire Police said they were contacted at 8.31pm on Saturday by the ambulance service informing the force it was treating two people who had been recovered from the sea off Rossall beach in Thornton Cleveleys by the coastguard.
Police said that, currently, they understand the pair had got into difficulty in the water after entering to rescue their dog which had become stuck.
The woman in her 60s was treated at the scene near Fleetwood Beach Cafe but was pronounced dead later in hospital.
Inquiries to identify her next of kin are ongoing, the force added.
The man, also in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition, while the dog was recovered safe and well.
Police said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and a report will be passed to the coroner in due course.
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