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Two Bodies Found Off East Yorkshire Coast
3 Jan
Summary
- A second body was recovered from the sea on Friday evening.
- A 67-year-old man and another person have died.
- Search efforts continue for one remaining missing individual.
A significant search and rescue operation off the East Yorkshire coast has tragically resulted in the recovery of two bodies from the sea. On Friday evening, authorities confirmed the recovery of a second body, following earlier reports of a 67-year-old man being found deceased.
The incident, which occurred in Withernsea, has prompted a large-scale response from multiple emergency services. Humberside Police, HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Fire & Rescue are all involved in the ongoing efforts. Despite the recovery of two individuals, searches are continuing for one more person who entered the water earlier on Friday.
Police have stated that the circumstances surrounding the event are not believed to be suspicious. They have issued a plea for the public to stay away from the immediate area to allow rescue teams to work safely and without hindrance. The search for the final missing person remains the priority.
