Man in his 80s dies in Bude Canal

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The man died in the canal at Bude on Wednesday

A man in his 80s has died in the canal at Bude, Cornwall, police have said.

A woman in her 20s was also pulled from the water by members of the public on Wednesday.

A spokeswoman for Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called at 17:20 BST to Bude Canal "following reports of concern for the welfare of two people in the water".

The woman was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

The spokeswoman added: "A man in his 80s was confirmed deceased at the scene, his next of kin have been informed.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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