Phil Crow, 68, lived in the resort town where he died on Monday afternoon while the beach was particularly busy because of the heatwave and a public holiday.

Phil Crow, 68, lived in the resort town where he died on Monday afternoon while the beach was particularly busy because of the heatwave and a public holiday.

Phil Crow, 68, lost his life as he bravely entered the water to try and rescue Sia Briskham after a sudden change in the tide on Bank Holiday Monday.