Second person dies after being pulled from sea in Withernsea | UK | News
A second body has been pulled from the sea following a search and rescue operation for four missing people off the East Yorkshire coast. Police have confirmed the death of a 67-year-old man, as well as another man, after he got into trouble at sea off Withernsea.
In addition to the two people confirmed dead, the search for a missing person continues. A Humberside police spokesman said: “We can now confirm that a second body was recovered from the sea earlier this evening (Friday, January 2). “We do not believe the circumstances are suspicious.
“Humberside Police officers, along with HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue, remain in the area and a search continues for another person who went into the water this afternoon.
“We continue to ask people to avoid the area so emergency services can operate efficiently and safely.”
The update comes after an extensive search and rescue operation left another person stranded at sea after going into the water on Friday afternoon. HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue remain in the area, according to police.
Police added that the circumstances surrounding both deaths are not believed to be suspicious.
The Coastguard previously said: “HM Coastguard is responding to reports of a number of people experiencing difficulties in the water at Withernsea at around 3.10pm on 2 January.
“An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft were dispatched, as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Withernsea, Hornsea and Hull.
“The RNLI’s coastal lifeboat from Withernsea and all-weather lifeboat from Bridlington are assisting as well as Hornsea Coastal Rescue.
“An air ambulance was also dispatched, as well as the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue are also at the scene.” While the search for the last missing person continues until the night, emergency services teams are also at the scene.
