Wacker Quay: Young girl, 11, dies at popular Cornish beauty spot after getting into difficulty in water
A young girl has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a popular UK beauty spot.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Wacker Quay in Antony, Torpoint after receiving reports of concerns for a person in the water. They arrived at the popular Cornish beauty spot at 6pm on Saturday, August 16.
The 11-year-old girl, from the South Devon area, was recovered from the water and given emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the girl’s death is not being treated as suspicious. Her next of kin has been informed and are being supported by officers.
The force said in a statement Plymouth Plus: “Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Saturday 16 August to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, following concerns for a person in the water. A child was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”