A man has died suddenly on a beach, sparking an emergency response.
This morning (August 13) police confirmed the death of the man in his 70s at Calshot Beach yesterday afternoon.
Staff from the ambulance service, Hampshire Police, Hampshire Fire &Rescue Service and the Coastguard were all dispatched to the scene at around 4.40pm.
The coastguard helicopter was seen landing on the beach.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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The full statement said: “We were called at 4.44pm on Monday to a report of a sudden death at Calshot Beach.
“Officers attended and confirmed a man in his 70s had died. His family are aware.
“This is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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