Tributes have been paid to a woman who died after she was pulled from the inner basin of the Penryn River on Friday morning.

Tina McLean, who was in her 50s and had two daughters living in the town was declared dead at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro after she was taken from the water near Anchor Quay.

Writing on Facebook group Penryn Legends, Brian Kerry Hull said: “I would like to send out our heartfelt condolences to a Penryn family who are coming to terms with a very sad loss today I think Penryn has lost a very wonderful caring lady.”

Kim Franks said: “My thoughts are with the family, may she rest now,” and Mandy Hinkley adding “So sad RIP big hugs for the family.”

Other tributes spoke of an “angel” and an “amazing lady”, and condolences were sent to daughters Diane Ashenhurst-Maudling and Gillian Ashenhurst.

Pauline Abernethy wrote: “Thinking of you all no words can express how sorry I am for your family... lots of love to you all,” and Suzanne Mitchell van Leeuwen added “So sorry to hear such sad news. She will always be in our hearts. Sending huge hugs your way.”

Police, fire services, ambulance and the RNLI were called at around 8.15am after reports of a woman in the water.

Speaking from the scene at the time Sgt Chris Miles said: “The casualty was removed from the water by the fire brigade and was given first aid at the scene.”

Justin Sharp, station manager at Falmouth fire station, said: “The alarm was raised and we were called after reports to our fire control in Truro that we had a casualty face down in the water. 

“Our crews donned life jackets and utilised a small vessel to effect a snatch rescue. Throw lines were then used to pull the craft with the casualty on board and CPR commenced by ambulance.”

Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious, and officers are now investigating on behalf of the coroner.

The family have been informed, and an inquest is yet to be opened.

Mrs McLean leaves four children, Andrew, Diane, Michelle and Gillian.