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Man Dies After Medical Episode Onboard Boat Off Yarmouth

A man in his 70s has died following a medical episode onboard a boat off Yarmouth.

Hampshire Constabulary says it was called to a vessel on the water at around 10.57am.

It was located close to the Westhill Lane area.

Officers attended along with our colleagues from the RNLI, Coastguard and South Central Ambulance Service and located a man in his 70s on-board the boat.

A police spokesperson said:

"Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man sadly died at the scene.

"His family have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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