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Two Dead After North Sea Wave at Withernsea, Search for Missing Girl Continues

Rescuers cite powerful waves, with ripping currents thwarting attempts to reach the 15-year-old.

Overview

  • Humberside Police say the missing teenager, Grace, is unlikely to have survived, though the search remains active.
  • Eyewitness accounts report that a large wave swept Grace from steps leading down to the beach.
  • Her mother, Sarah Keeling, 45, and passerby Mark Ratcliffe, 67, entered the sea to help and were later recovered deceased.
  • Coastguard teams, including a helicopter, supported search efforts in hazardous winter seas with waves reported up to about 3.6 meters and strong currents.
  • Local residents left flowers and teddy bears at the seafront as tributes and relatives shared condolences on social media.