Members of the public praised for rescue attempts during Helen's Bay tragedy

Members of the public praised for rescue attempts during Helen's Bay tragedy

A woman in her 60s died after getting into difficulty in the water at the popular North Down beach

Grandmother who died in Helen’s Bay was ‘doing what she loved’

A grandmother who died in Helen’s Bay on Saturday has been remembered as a “vibrant lady who had warmth and enthusiasm”.

Shock and sadness remains in Helen’s Bay as sea swimmers extend sympathy and warn 'the sea is to be loved but also respected'

Shock and sadness remains in the Helen’s Bay area today after the tragedy that unfolded at the seafront on Saturday – as increased calls have been made or sea swimmers to stay safe.