Heroic father drowns trying to save mother and daughter
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died attempting to save a mother and daughter from heavy seas in Withernsea. He is now being considered for a posthumous royal bravery award. Read the full story.
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Royal bravery award considered for Withernsea sea rescue hero
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to save a mother and daughter from heavy seas in East Yorkshire. The King's representative is now investigating a posthumous honour. Read the full story.
Heartbreaking sea tragedy claims two lives in East Yorkshire
A mother and a heroic passer-by died in a sea rescue attempt at Withernsea. Jon Kay delivered the devastating news on BBC Breakfast as tributes pour in. Read the full story.
Withernsea drowning: Search for missing teen called off
A major search for a missing 15-year-old girl off the East Yorkshire coast has ended. Her mother and a heroic stranger also died in the tragedy. Read the full story.
Hero pensioner dies in Withernsea sea rescue attempt
A 67-year-old man died after braving 12ft waves in Withernsea to try and save a teenage girl and her mother. Read the full story of this tragic coastal incident.
Man dies trying to save two people from sea off Yorkshire coast
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died a hero attempting to rescue two people in freezing conditions off Withernsea. A woman's body was also recovered. Read the full tribute.
Withernsea beach hero dies trying to save mum and girl
Tributes are paid to Mark Ratcliffe, 67, who died after jumping into the sea in Withernsea to help a mother and teenage girl. Read the full story of the tragic rescue attempt.
Hero Mark Ratcliffe, 67, dies in East Yorkshire sea rescue
Tributes pour in for Mark Ratcliffe, 67, who died trying to save two people from the sea in East Yorkshire. Read the full story of this selfless act of bravery.
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, dies in East Yorkshire sea rescue attempt
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to save two people from the sea in East Yorkshire. His family pay tribute to a 'true selfless hero'. Read the full story.
Firefighter crawls across frozen pond to rescue dog
A dramatic ice rescue in Rhode Island saved a golden retriever named Phoenix. Watch the heroic firefighter crawl across a frozen pond in a viral video. Read the full story.
Huge Rescue Op for Missing Family in Withernsea Sea
A massive multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble. Coastguard teams battle horrendous conditions. Follow live updates.
RSPCA's 2025 wackiest animal rescues revealed
The RSPCA has unveiled its list of the most bizarre animal rescues of 2025, featuring a fox in a chair, a puffin blown 110 miles inland, and a kitten in a sewage works. Discover the incredible stories of survival.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Prisoner 951 Airs Tonight
A powerful new documentary, 'Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story', airs tonight, detailing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year ordeal in Iran. Watch her story of resilience and the fight for freedom. #ITV1
Prisoner 951: Nazanin's Story on BBC One
The harrowing true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year imprisonment in Iran is now a BBC factual drama. Discover the campaign for her freedom.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Lost Dolphin Mimmo Sparks Venice Rescue Mission
A lone bottlenose dolphin named Mimmo has captured Venetian hearts after becoming stranded in city canals, sparking an urgent rescue operation by marine experts.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Kelly Ripa's divorce joke stuns Mark Consuelos on air
Live With Kelly and Mark takes an unexpected turn as Kelly Ripa teases divorce during lighthearted banter, leaving co-host husband Mark Consuelos visibly stunned in must-see television moment.
Hero uses JCB digger to save man from drowning in river
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
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