Woman drowns during paddleboard yoga class

Lisa Margaritis got into trouble while attempting to help other boarder struggling in strong current

Hashamomuck Pond in Southold, New York (Google)

A woman has drowned while taking part in a paddleboard yoga class, police have said.

Lisa Margaritis plunged into the water while attending the session at Hashamomuck Pond in the town of Southold, New York.

Witnesses said the 48-year-old’s paddleboard had become trapped under a bridge piling as she attempted to help another woman caught in a strong current.

When she fell off the stuck board, she was unable to free herself because she was tethered to it, Martin Flatley, of Southold Police, said in a statement.

A jogger passing by jumped in and was able to free Ms Margaritis and bring her to land, he added.

A hospital paramedic arrived and carried out CPR, while police and fire crews also attended the scene.

But Ms Margaritis was pronounced dead a short time later at Long Island hospital, the statement said.