A CHILD has tragically died at a popular beauty spot after getting into difficulty in the water.
The alarm was raised at around 6pm last night at Wacker Quay, near Torpoint, in Cornwall.
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Police responded to reports of a person who had gotten into difficulty in the water.
Paramedics tragically pronounced a child dead at the scene.
No more information regarding the youngsters age or gender has been revealed.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, cops said.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Saturday 16 August to Wacker Quay at Antony, near Torpoint, following concerns for a person in the water.
“A child was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Next of kin have been informed and will be supported by officers.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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