Body pulled from sea at Newquay
A man's body has been pulled from the sea at a Newquay beach.
Police say that just before 3am on Saturday, (October 25) pofficers, ambulance and the Coastguard responded to a report of concern for a swimmer at Towan Beach, Newquay.
After conducting a search of the water and beaches in the area a man was found in the water near Great Western beach.
The man was taken to Treliske Hospital by the search and rescue helicopter where he later died.
The deceased is thought to be a 23 year-old man from Cornwall. His next of kin have been informed although he has not been formally identified.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and the police are now investigating on behalf of HM Coroner.
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