A major investigation is underway in Brighton after three women, aged between 20 and 30, were recovered from the sea on Wednesday morning. Authorities are currently working to identify the victims and notify their next of kin.
It is believed the women recovered from the water at Brighton beach may have entered the sea close to where they were discovered, before running into difficulty.. The women are thought to have waded into the sea near the spot where they were found, before getting into trouble in the early hours of Wednesday morning.. Sussex Police confirmed that several lines of enquiry remain active following the tragic deaths.. Emergency services were alerted after concerns
were raised for a woman’s welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday, before three bodies were recovered from the water near Madeira Drive.. It is understood that the women were aged between 20 and 30 years old.. Police have stated they are continuing their efforts to identify the three women and establish exactly what took place, reports the Daily Star .. Sussex Police Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said in an update on Wednesday evening: “I understand
the impact this tragic incident has had on the local community and more widely.” “This is a sensitive investigation and we know the public are keen to understand the full circumstances.. But our priority at this time is identifying these three women and locating their families, who at this point remain unaware they have lost loved ones.. “I would ask for people’s patience while we conduct these enquiries and to avoid speculation while this is
ongoing.” Police and coastguard officials were stationed along the seafront and on the pebble beach throughout the morning, with a lifeboat visible out at sea and a helicopter circling above.. The water appeared rough and unsettled, with waves crashing forcefully against the marina wall.. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey said her heart went out to the women’s families.. In a statement, she said: “I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of
the deaths of three women off the Brighton coast this morning.. “My heart goes out to the friends and family of these women, and on behalf of Brighton and Hove I send sincere condolences.. “I would also like to thank the emergency services for their quick response and combined efforts; it is heartbreaking that their recovery efforts have ended in such tragic circumstances.” The beach has since reopened and officers have left the scene.. Sussex
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