Woman dies after rescue helicopter winches her from sea during storm
- 7 years ago
Footage of a rescue helicopter winching a woman who later died out of the sea off the coast of Folkestone Harbour, Kent, UK early this morning.
According to local reports, the 39-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued, but later died.
A coastguard helicopter and lifeboats were called into action after reports of someone in the water at around 7am, as Storm Angus continued to batter the area.
When they found her, they reportedly winched her into the helicopter amid strong winds, before she was taken to hospital.
According to reports, despite the efforts of medical staff, she couldn't be saved.
According to local reports, the 39-year-old was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being rescued, but later died.
A coastguard helicopter and lifeboats were called into action after reports of someone in the water at around 7am, as Storm Angus continued to batter the area.
When they found her, they reportedly winched her into the helicopter amid strong winds, before she was taken to hospital.
According to reports, despite the efforts of medical staff, she couldn't be saved.