# Three die as family struggles in water off Shoreham-by-Sea

Three members of a family died after getting into difficulty in the water off Shoreham-by-Sea on the Sussex coast. Emergency services including coastguard and air ambulance were called, but the three could not be revived. The deaths highlight the dangerous conditions of coastal waters in the area.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/18/three-dead-after-family-get-into-difficulty-in-water-off-shoreham-by-sea) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:23:44 GMT