UPDATE: A second tragic death has been confirmed in a major incident in Withernsea this afternoon, as search efforts continue for one more individual missing in the water. Emergency services, including Humberside Police, HM Coastguard, and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, were dispatched after reports of multiple people in distress.
Shortly before 10 PM last night, officials confirmed the death of a 67-year-old man. At 11:30 PM, a further statement revealed that a second body had been recovered. A spokesperson stated, “We can now confirm that earlier this evening, a second body was recovered from the sea. The circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.”
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate ongoing search and rescue operations. As of now, the search continues for one more person who entered the water earlier today.
“During the initial searches, emergency services recovered an unconscious man from the water. Despite the best efforts, we can confirm a 67-year-old man died a short time later at the scene. The circumstances around his death are not thought to be suspicious,”
the spokesperson added.
Emergency crews, including Humberside Fire & Rescue, remain on-site as they conduct thorough searches. This incident has deeply impacted the local community, sparking an outpouring of concern and support for the families affected.
This developing situation highlights the critical dangers associated with water activities, and local authorities are reminding the public to exercise extreme caution. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
