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Tragedy unfolded at West Mersea beach as a deadly incident claimed two lives — a teen and a woman in her 40s — while a third suffered critical injuries, with two others hurt less severely. Emergency crews launched a massive rescue, deploying ambulances, police, fire services, a lifeboat, and air ambulances after reports of people struggling in the water around 5:30 PM. Investigators believe the group may have become stranded on a dangerous sandbank known for powerful, unpredictable currents. Authorities are urging anyone who was at the beach that evening to come forward as they piece together what happened. The beach has reopened, but the community is in mourning — a sobering reminder of the ocean’s hidden dangers and the need to respect coastal conditions.

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