Overview
- Emergency services were called to Shoebury Common Road, Shoeburyness, on the morning of December 25 after reports that a person had been found on the beach.
- The Coastguard raised the alarm and the East of England Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Essex Police said the death is being treated as unexpected and that a file will be prepared for the coroner.
- The Echo reported the first ambulance call at 10:51am with the first resource arriving at 10:55am, reflecting a rapid response.
- Southend council leaders offered condolences and asked the community to respect the bereaved family's privacy, while no identity or cause of death has been released.