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# Woman dies after becoming unwell at Tinside Lido
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/major-emergency-response-unfolds-on-plymouth-hoe/
- Published: 2026-09-02T12:05:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-02T15:08:40.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Plymouth Hoe, News, #editors-picks

A woman has sadly died after becoming unwell while swimming at Tinside Lido this afternoon (2 September).

The woman became unwell while in the water and lifeguards immediately entered the pool to help her.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/09/R6M37343.jpg)

****Police arrive at the scene.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Police, paramedics, firefighters and [HM Coastguard](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/hm-coastguard/) all rushed to the scene following the serious medical emergency.

The [South Western Ambulance Service](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/) sent two double-crewed land ambulances, an operations officer, a rapid response vehicle and a doctor to the scene.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/09/R6M27453.jpg)

****A major emergency response was sent.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Her death is not believed to be suspicious and [Devon and Cornwall Police](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-cornwall-police/) will now prepare a file for HM Coroner.

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