{"id":3037,"date":"2025-07-16T07:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/3037\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T07:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:30:08","slug":"kite-surfer-dead-after-freak-accident-involving-moored-yacht-off-the-dorset-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/3037\/","title":{"rendered":"Kite surfer dead after ‘freak accident’ involving moored yacht off the Dorset coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

By NOOR QURASHI<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 21:38 BST, 15 July 2025 | Updated: 21:38 BST, 15 July 2025 <\/p>\n

A kite surfer has died following a ‘freak accident’ where he was reportedly blown out of the water in high winds and thrown into the side of a moored yacht.<\/p>\n

The man, believed to be in his 70s, was recovered from the water by a harbour patrol boat and taken to the harbour jetty where he was pronounced dead at the scene this afternoon.<\/p>\n

Photos taken in the aftermath of the tragic event appear to show the tangled kite around the mast of a boat – with local reports suggesting the victim was blown into its side.<\/p>\n

Police, lifeboats, coastguard and a search and rescue helicopter responded to the incident at 1.35pm.<\/p>\n

Police confirmed a second man was left in the care of the ambulance service.<\/p>\n

Winds reached 35mph this afternoon at the harbour – a popular spot for kite and windsurfers.<\/p>\n

Portland and neighbouring Weymouth hosted the sailing and windsurfing competitions at the London 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n

A Weymouth Lifeboat spokesman said: ‘Weymouth inshore lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard and launched at approximately 1.35pm to assist with an incident in Portland Harbour.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0A kite surfer has died following a ‘freak accident’ where he was reportedly blown out of the water in high winds and thrown into the side of a moored yacht<\/p>\n

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Photos taken in the aftermath of the tragic event appear to show the tangled kite around the mast of a boat – with local reports suggesting the victim was blown into its side<\/p>\n

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The man, believed to be in his 70s, was recovered from the water by a harbour patrol boat and taken to the harbour jetty where he was pronounced dead at the scene this afternoon<\/p>\n

‘A yacht anchored in the harbour having reported a kite surfer in difficulty to the Coastguard.<\/p>\n

‘The ILB crew arrived on scene to find the kite surfer being recovered from the water by the Portland harbour patrol boat.<\/p>\n

‘The casualty was transferred to Portland harbour jetty where first aid was administered by the harbour staff and RNLI ILB crew.<\/p>\n

‘The Emergency Response doctor and local ambulance crew also attended the scene.<\/p>\n

‘Very sadly the casualty was declared dead by a doctor on scene.<\/p>\n

‘This is a very tragic incident, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends.’<\/p>\n

A Dorset Police spokesman said: ‘We received a report at 1.52pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 raising concern for the welfare of two men in the water in the area of Portland Harbour.<\/p>\n

‘Emergency services attended and very sadly one of the men, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n

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Police, lifeboat, coastguard and a search and rescue helicopter responded to the incident at 1.35pm<\/p>\n

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The ILB crew arrived on scene to find the kite surfer being recovered from the water by the Portland harbour patrol boat<\/p>\n

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The casualty was transferred to Portland harbour jetty where first aid was administered by the harbour staff and RNLI ILB crew<\/p>\n

‘His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family has been informed.<\/p>\n

‘Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this very difficult time.<\/p>\n

‘The second person has been left in the care of the ambulance service.’<\/p>\n

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