Woman dies on Southbourne beach after medical emergency
Emergency services unable to save woman in distress
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A woman has died at Southbourne beach following a medical incident on Monday, 22nd June 2026.
Dorset Police were called to assist emergency services on the beach in the afternoon to address the situation, which occurred between Fisherman’s Walk and Portman Ravine.
Witnesses noted the presence of police, paramedics, and the coastguard on the scene, who performed CPR in an attempt to save the woman.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police stated, "At 2.21 pm on Monday 22 June 2026, Dorset Police was called to assist with a medical emergency at Southbourne promenade to clear an area to enable emergency services to attend safely."
Despite their efforts, the woman was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Her next of kin has been informed, and the coroner has been notified.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.