Tributes paid to man after fatal medical incident at sea in Brighton
Mathew White got into difficulty at sea
The family of a man, who died after a medical incident off the coast of Brighton, says he “lived a life filled with laughter, love and adventure”.
Mathew White got into difficulty at sea, while he was jet skiing off the Brighton coast.
On 24 October at 1.46pm Sussex Police and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) responded to a report of a jet skier in difficulty at sea.
41 year-old Mathew was brought to shore, where he received medical treatment.
He was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased and his next of kin was informed.
Mathew’s death is not being treated as suspicious by police.
In a tribute to Mathew, his father provided a photo and said: “We are heartbroken at the passing of our beloved Mathew James White, aka Gobbo.
“He lived a life filled with laughter, love and adventure; he left a lasting memory on all those who knew him.
“Our family is devastated by this unimaginable loss, and we ask for privacy as we grieve and try to come to terms with what has happened.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of love from friends and family.”