A MAN has died after being recovered from the sea at Mawgan Porth by members of the public on Tuesday night (July 21).

Newquay Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 924, St Athan Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 187, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Newquay and Padstow RNLI lifeboats, Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team, HM Padstow Coastguard, the ambulance service and the police were scrambled at 8.20pm following reports of concern for two people in the water.

Witnesses said the hamlet was "lit up by blue lights" (Picture: Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team) ( )

A man in his forties from Oxfordshire was given emergency medical treatment by ambulance and coastguard teams but was confirmed deceased at the scene. Another man sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

The road at Mawgan Porth was closed off whilst emergency services dealt with the incident.

Newquay Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 924 at the scene (Picture: Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team) ( )

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called at around 8.20pm to Mawgan Porth beach on Tuesday, July 29, following reports of concern for two people in the water.

“One man sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

“A second man was recovered by members of the public and given emergency medical treatment by Ambulance and Coastguard teams. Sadly, the man in his forties, from Oxfordshire, was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“His next of kin have been informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

A multi-agency response was launched to the incident (Picture: Otto Thomas) ( )

Newquay and St Columb Inspector Steve Johnson added: “Police were called to Mawgan Porth beach last night to a report of people reported in difficulty in the water.

“A multi-agency approach meant the persons were brought to safety and provided medical treatment. Unfortunately, one of the males in his forties was pronounced deceased at scene.

“At this time there are no suspicious circumstances and it would appear to have been a tragic accident. Officers were on scene and have been supporting the family.”

A spokesperson for Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team said: “The team were tasked to an incident on Mawgan Porth Beach after receiving reports concerning persons in difficulty in the water.

“Two casualties were retrieved from the water, both of whom required treatment. No further information is available at this time.

“The team would like to thank the off duty lifeguards, members of the public, local businesses and all assets and agencies who provided invaluable assistance with the incident.”