A MOTHER has died after she became caught in a rip current at Northcott Mouth, near Bude.

RNLI lifeguards on Summerleaze Beach were on the scene within minutes, following an emergency call for assistance around 2.30pm on Monday (September 3).

The woman, believed to be in her early 50s, and her two sons aged 11 and 13, became caught in a rip current during low-tide.

Two members of the public went out to assist her and a child, while the other son made it back to shore on his own.

Steve Instance, RNLI lifeguard inspector, said: "It was fortunate that lifeguards from Summerleaze were able to get there so quickly. They were there within a few minutes of the call."

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