Woman swept out to sea to her death while walking dog on coastal path

The woman was walking her dog when she was caught by large waves (Picture: Solent News)

A woman died in the sea off the Isle of Wight after strong winds swept her off her feet, police have said.

She was walking her dog when she was caught by waves on the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin, the Isle of Wight County Press reported.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were alerted by the ambulance service at 11.17am and joined HM Coastguard at the scene.

The woman, in her 50s, w...