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Windblown beach umbrella hits and kills woman in Virginia

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The Virginia woman who died after being struck by a windblown beach umbrella has been identified as Lottie Michelle Belk, 55.

Virginia Beach Police Officer Patrick Kane said the umbrella was anchored in the sand when a strong wind carried it, hitting Belk.

Kane said emergency crews responded after receiving a 911 call about a woman in cardiac arrest.

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When medics arrived, they found Belk with a life-threatening injury. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.

The incident is under investigation. Kane said there was no evidence of foul play.

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