Worthing community shares its grief after woman tragically dies on the beach

Worthing's community has shared its grief after a woman tragically died on the beach this afternoon (June 25).
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Emergency services evacuated the beach next to the pier at around midday after a woman, believed to be in her 50s, suffered a 'medical episode'.

The air ambulance landed and several ambulances arrived, but the lady sadly passed away.On the Herald & Gazette's Facebook pages, hundreds of people commented and reacted to the posts with shock and sadness.

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Commenting on the Herald's Facebook page, Patricia Marsh said: "This is absolutely heartbreaking thoughts and prayers are with her family at this very sad and difficult time rest in peace to the lady involved x."

Emergency services at the scene of this afternoon's tragic incidentEmergency services at the scene of this afternoon's tragic incident
Emergency services at the scene of this afternoon's tragic incident

Katie Bramley sent her thoughts, joining Linda Pratt, Lorraine Gadd and dozens of others in sending their thoughts and prayers to the lady, who has not been identified, and her loved ones.

Claire Louise Legge said 'RIP to the lady. Thoughts are with the family and friends. X', and Michaela Ives added she was thinking of the lady's family at this 'sad and difficult time'.