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Bodies of Three Women Recovered from Sea off Brighton

other · 2026-05-13

The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea off Brighton, UK, on Wednesday morning. Sussex Police were alerted to concerns for the women's welfare at around 5:45am, and the bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive. Chief Superintendent Adam Hays stated that the coastguard is conducting an extensive search of the water but is not searching for anyone else. CCTV inquiries are ongoing. Hays described the incident as tragic and said fast-moving inquiries are underway to confirm the identities and understand what happened. He urged the public to stay away from the scene.

Key facts

  • Three women's bodies recovered from sea off Brighton.
  • Emergency services called at 5:45am on Wednesday.
  • Bodies found near Madeira Drive.
  • Coastguard conducting extensive water search.
  • Police not searching for anyone else.
  • CCTV inquiries are being carried out.
  • Chief Superintendent Adam Hays spoke on the incident.
  • Public asked to stay away from the scene.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sussex Police
  • Coastguard

Locations

  • Brighton
  • United Kingdom
  • Madeira Drive

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