Man, 29, dies after being pulled from sea at popular beach on ‘first holiday with pals'
BEACH TRAGEDY Man, 29, dies after being pulled from sea at popular beach on 'first holiday with pals'
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A MAN has died after being pulled from the water at a popular beach while on his "first holiday" with friends.
Lifeguards pulled the unconscious body of Aaron Keightley, 29, from the sea south of the central beach in Skegness, Lincolnshire, at around 3.30pm on Monday.
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It was reported that he had gotten into difficulty in the surf.
Despite the best efforts of lifeguards to resuscitate Aaron and save his life, he tragically died at the scene.
A fundraiser has been setup in Aaron's honour by his sibling Shannon on GoFundMe, aiming to collect £2,200 to help the family.
Alongside an explanation of the tragic events on Monday, the fundraiser also showcases an emotional tribute to "selfless and loving" Aaron.
The message reads: "On 30/06/2025 my brother lost his whole future, he went on his first friends holiday and lost his life to the sea on Skegness beach.
"The current took him so quickly and there is no fight against the sea."
Shannon added that the family would now have to get through the "heart-wrenching pain" of losing Aaron, alongside trying to raise funds to try and get him back home to Hull.
She continued: "We really want to give him everything and more and show him how loved and adored he is and always will be, there will never be another person like him so selfless and loving, everyone who ever met him loved him and we as a family would really appreciate any help you can give.
"Aaron would give anyone his last pound and nobody deserves a great send off like him. He will forever be 29.
"No age to lose your life - his mum, dad and siblings are hurting beyond belief and we thank anyone who has taken the time to read his story."
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