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| Windsurfer dies in sea off Blyth coast | Windsurfer dies in sea off Blyth coast |
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| A windsurfer has died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Northumberland. | A windsurfer has died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the coast of Northumberland. |
| Lifeboats and the coastguard rescue team were called after people walking their dogs on the beach at Blyth raised the alarm. | Lifeboats and the coastguard rescue team were called after people walking their dogs on the beach at Blyth raised the alarm. |
| It is believed the casualty was in the water for about 25 minutes before being spotted by the RAF Boulmer crew. | It is believed the casualty was in the water for about 25 minutes before being spotted by the RAF Boulmer crew. |
| He was winched aboard and taken to Wansbeck Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. | He was winched aboard and taken to Wansbeck Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. |
| A spokeswoman for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it was alerted to an incident at 12.20 GMT by a 999 call from a member of the public who spotted a body in the water. | |
| She described sea conditions as moderate with south westerly winds, and "typical of weather favoured by windsurfers". | She described sea conditions as moderate with south westerly winds, and "typical of weather favoured by windsurfers". |
| Northumbria Police said inquiries were ongoing and a report would be prepared for the coroner. |