Woman dies after entering the sea 'in bid to rescue pet dog'

Woman dead and man in critical condition after trying to rescue their dog from sea

A woman in her sixties died and a man is in critical condition after both entered the sea at Fleetwood Beach, Lancashire, to rescue their dog, which was recovered safe. The incident is part of at least 13 water-related deaths recorded during the UK heatwave, with rescue services warning that cold water temperatures remain a lethal risk regardless of warm air conditions.