Two die and third person missing after coastal search
Two people died as a result of a big search and rescue operation off the coast of east Yorkshire on Friday, according to police. Withernsea's one other individual who became immersed in the water has been searched by emergency services. According to Humberside Police, a second body was recovered from the sea on Friday evening after an unconscious 67-year-old man was pulled from the water and died at the scene. HM Coastguard first responded to reports of a number of people in danger in the sea
at the seaside town.
The second body they recovered did not have the gender or age of the victim, according to police, who said the circumstances are not suspicious. On Friday, an incident was announced at 15:10 GMT, resulting in a massive search involving a rescue helicopter, air ambulance, and RNLI crews from Withernsea, Bridlington, and Hornsee In
Snow and ice warnings are affecting much of the UK over the weekend and beyond, with a yellow warning in force for the east coast of England until 23:49 on Saturday. The first light at Withernsea fell just after the first light, and those searching are facing bitterly cold and windy weather. The sea is heavy, with waves crashing over the sea wall and members of the coastguard strolling along the promenade, surveying the rocks below. As the tide began to fade, search teams headed to the beach, but a few inches of snow had already fallen, but not a single inch of snow was found.
On Saturday morning, Withernsea Methodist Church opened its doors for worship. Ian Greenfield, the Reverend, said he had received messages from all around the world to help the seaside town.
For people to come and pray and receive emotional assistance," he said.We knew the severity of it and the tragedy of it, so we felt it was really important that our church open this morning for people to attend.
About 00:30 on Saturday, the hunt had been suspended but the search had begun at first light. Teams from Hull, Withernsea, Hornsey, and Bridlington were sent by a HM Coastguard spokesperson at 06:30 p. M. To continue the hunt.
a police spokesperson said.Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area as the search continues,
horrendous conditions" and that there had been 9. 8ft (3m) waves. About 100 people of the emergency services, including Yorkshire Ambulance and Humberside Fire and Rescue, have been involved in the mission.We continue to recommend that people avoid the area in order to ensure that emergency services are operated efficiently and safely. Hornsea Inshore Rescue said on Friday that it had been
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