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Man, 60, dies attempting to help children in sea

Getty Images A yellow helicopter flying against a grey sky with the words "Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance" written on the side.Getty Images
An air ambulance was deployed during the rescue effort (file picture)

A man has died after attempting to help two children who appeared to be in distress in the sea.

The 60-year-old man got into difficulty in the water off Ingoldmells, near Skegness.

Lincolnshire Police said the incident happened close to the Promenade, shortly after 16:00 BST.

The air ambulance, coastguard and RNLI were deployed.

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