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Withernsea Tragedy: Coastguard Ends Search After Two Deaths With One Still Missing

Authorities ended the Coastguard-led search after extensive shoreline efforts in severe winter seas.

Overview

  • Humberside Police confirmed a 67-year-old man died at the scene and a second body was recovered on Friday evening off Central Promenade.
  • HM Coastguard stood down its extensive effort at 4pm on Saturday following first-light shoreline searches for the remaining missing person.
  • Police say the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious, and enquiries continue with CCTV handed to officers by a nearby café owner.
  • Witnesses reported the incident began when a teenage girl was swept from the Pier Towers steps and several people entered the water to try to help.
  • Rescue teams faced freezing weather and three‑metre waves that hindered lifeboat launches, with local reports of volunteer crew suffering minor injuries.