Police have confirmed that a man who collapsed on the beach at Shanklin on Monday has died.
As first reported by Island Echo, emergency services rushed to Small Hope Beach on Monday afternoon when reports were received that a male had suddenly collapsed.
It’s understood the gentleman had just come ashore after sailing on a catamaran off Shanklin Esplanade when tragedy struck.
2 ambulances were mobilised to the incident alongside an ambulance officer and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was also called but was stood down en-route as it became clear there was nothing more that could be done to save the man’s life.
The male was pronounced dead upon arrival at St Mary’s Hospital. His death is not being treated as suspicious and his next of kin have been informed.
So sad, my condolences to his family
Died doing what he loved doing , sailing, will be missed by lots of people … great guy, awesome company…
Sad news, condolences to his family members and his friends. A thank you to all who tried to help him at his most vulnerable time.
How very sad.
Rip, died doing what he loved, being out on the waters, cond to his family.
As a close neighbour, very upset at this news. Condolences to his family x
RIP condolences to all his loved ones at this terrible time.
So sad:(
Very sad and upsetting, a nice man and a very good naighbour. Condolences to his family.
Knowing the joy of sailing myself, I hope and expect his family will gain some comfort, given time, that he had that one last glorious day before his life was so sadly lost.
Wish them strength.