Kitesurfer dies after incident in Bracklesham Bay

A kite-surfer has died after getting into difficulties in Bracklesham Bay yesterday (December 29), police have now confirmed.
A helicopter was seen attending an incident at Bracklesham Beach. Pic: Eddie Mitchell.A helicopter was seen attending an incident at Bracklesham Beach. Pic: Eddie Mitchell.
A helicopter was seen attending an incident at Bracklesham Beach. Pic: Eddie Mitchell.

Sussex Police said that officers were called to Bracklesham Bay at around 1.15pm on Wednesday, December 29 to reports of a kite-surfer in difficulties.

“Officers attended with paramedics but the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

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“The man’s next of kin have been informed, as has the coroner’s office.”

Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team were called out at 1.20pm with Paramedics, Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance and Police also on scene.