Man, 24, dies at Camber Sands after desperate beach rescue drama

NewsUK NewsPeopleTwo others survived the incident10:42, 10 Aug 2026A man has died after being pulled from the water at a popular beach, having got into difficulty at the popular spot alongside two others.‌Sussex Police confirmed the man, aged 24, was visiting Camber Sands beach, in East Sussex, on Sunday evening (August 9). He and two others, a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, were caught up in the incident.‌Emergency crews raced to the seaside spot at around 7pm and rescued the 24-year-old, before he was sadly pronounced dead. The two others involved managed to escape the water safely, the Express reports.‌The deceased's family have been informed as police increase their presence in the area while inquiries are carried out.‌“Just before 7pm on Sunday (August 9), emergency services