Withernsea inquests opened after double drowning
Coroner hears how Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe died trying to save a 15-year-old girl swept into the sea at Withernsea. Search for missing Grace Keeling continues.
Category : Search result: sea rescue tragedy
Withernsea inquests opened after double drowning tragedy
A coroner has opened inquests into two people who drowned trying to save a teenage girl swept into the sea at Withernsea. The search for 15-year-old Grace Keeling continues.
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.
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.
Hero pensioner's desperate bid to save drowning mother and daughter
A 68-year-old man risked his life trying to rescue a teenage girl and her mother from 20-foot waves off the East Yorkshire coast. Read the full, heartbreaking account of the tragedy.
Withernsea sea tragedy: Mother dies, daughter missing
A mother has died and her teenage daughter is missing after a tragic incident off the East Yorkshire coast. A heroic member of the public also lost his life attempting a rescue. Read the latest updates.
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.
Man risks life at Whitby harbour after Withernsea tragedy
A man was seen edging close to huge waves in Whitby just a day after two died at Withernsea. Read about the reckless act and the ongoing major coastal search.
Whitby danger photo after Withernsea sea deaths
A shocking image shows a person edging close to huge waves in Whitby harbour just a day after two died in Withernsea. Read the full story on the dangerous coastal conditions.
Mother and passer-by die in Yorkshire sea rescue tragedy
A mother and a Good Samaritan died trying to save a teenage girl swept into stormy seas off Withernsea. The search for the girl was called off amid blizzards.
Two dead after Withernsea sea rescue attempt, search called off
A major search off the East Yorkshire coast has been suspended after two people died trying to save a teenage girl washed into the sea. Read the latest on this heartbreaking incident.
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.
Two dead, lifeboat crew hurt in Withernsea sea rescue
Two people have died and RNLI volunteers were injured during a desperate rescue attempt in treacherous conditions off the East Yorkshire coast. The search continues for a third victim.
Two dead, one missing in East Yorkshire sea tragedy
Two people have died and a third is missing after a rescue attempt off the East Yorkshire coast. Emergency services continue the search. Read the latest updates.
Two dead, one missing in East Yorkshire sea tragedy
A teenage girl was swept away in rough seas off Withernsea, leading to a tragic rescue attempt. Two people have died and a third is missing. Searches continue.
Two dead in 'horrendous' sea conditions off Yorkshire coast
A major search and rescue operation continues in Withernsea after two people died in dangerous sea conditions. Emergency services urge the public to avoid the area.
Second body found in Withernsea sea search
A second person has died after getting into trouble in the sea off Withernsea, East Yorkshire. Emergency services continue to search for one missing person. Read the latest updates.
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.
Major search for family in difficulty off Withernsea coast
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble in 'horrendous' sea conditions. Emergency services continue the search.
Seals of the Frisian Islands: A Decade of Observation
For a decade, scientist Jeroen Hoekendijk has documented the pinnipeds of the Frisian Islands, a fragile archipelago offering a stark warning on climate change. Explore the stunning photography and critical findings.
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.
Huge cliff fall at Barton-on-Sea beach, public warned
A major cliff collapse sent hundreds of tonnes of rock onto a Hampshire beach, just weeks after a dog was killed in a similar landslip. Authorities warn the public to stay away from unstable cliffs.
Two missing after Devon Christmas Day swim tragedy
A festive swim at Budleigh Salterton turned to tragedy as two men, including a beloved local antique dealer, were swept out to sea in rough conditions. Search efforts continue.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon
A survivor of a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton describes entering the 'worst ever' water as a 'mistake' after two men, including an antiques dealer, went missing. Read the full story.
Christmas Day swim survivor saved by brave bystanders in Devon
Mike Brown, 60, was dragged to safety from 6ft waves during a festive swim in Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after the incident. Read his harrowing account.
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.
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