Ben was an experienced kitesurfing instructor who ran the North Devon Kitesurfing school based at Saunton beach. Ambulance paramedics, coastguards and the Devon Air Ambulance were called to Saunton Beach around 11am on Saturday, reports Devon Live. (Image: Facebook)Mr Witts was airlifted to North Devon District Hospital but police confirmed he subsequently died. "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to the amazing people on Saunton beach who rushed to help me. He was a well known member of the North Devon kitesurfing community and he will be sadly missed."

Source: Daily Mirror February 11, 2019 11:40 UTC