Brit pensioner drowns trying to rescue her granddaughter from the sea in Menorca

Brit pensioner drowns trying to rescue her granddaughter from the sea in Menorca The woman, aged 70, was on holiday with her 10-year-old granddaughter when the incident happened at Cavalleria Beach in Menorca A British pensioner has drowned while trying to rescue her granddaughter from the sea on the last day of their Spanish holiday. The 70-old woman died after rushing to the aid of the 10-year-old after she got into difficulties in the water in strong currents on an inflatable float. Her husband and daughter also tried to reach the child after she started drifting away from the coast towards a rocky area and her small inflatable turned over. The victim’s husband brought her body to shore while other beachgoers used a rope to pull her daughter and grandchild to safety. The horror tragedy happened around 1pm today at Cavalleria Beach, an unspoilt cove on the north side of Menorca where the family were enjoying the last hours of their Mediterranean vacation. Emergency responders including police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised but there was nothing they could do to save the Brit OAP. Her husband was taken to hospital to be treated for cuts he suffered trying to save the youngster and his wife. The child and her mum were treated for a panic attack. A police investigation into the tragedy was ongoing last night and officers will send a report to a local court. It is not yet clear where in the UK the family involved in the drama comes from. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.