Helens Bay

Eyewitnesses describe desperate rescue attempts at Helen's Bay

Three people got into difficulty in the water at Helen’s Bay on Saturday, with one woman later dying in hospital.

The coastguard said several onlookers tried to help, including one who entered the water.

Hundreds of people took part in the annual Christmas Eve dip.

Sunshine hours were well above the average for the time of year, with 215.7 hours of sun throughout April.

Dozens of swimmers braved the cold this morning for the annual festive sea swim at Helen's Bay.