URGENT UPDATE: A second tragic death has been confirmed in the ongoing Withernsea incident, with search efforts intensifying for one more person missing in the water. Emergency services, including the Humberside Police, HM Coastguard, and Yorkshire Ambulance Service, were dispatched after multiple reports of individuals in distress earlier today, January 2, 2026.
The first victim, a 67-year-old man, was recovered from the water shortly after 10:00 PM but was later pronounced dead at the scene. Just after 11:30 PM, authorities confirmed that a second body was retrieved from the sea. According to a police spokesperson, “The circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.”
Emergency responders remain actively engaged in the area, continuing their search for another individual who entered the water earlier in the day. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the region to facilitate the ongoing rescue efforts effectively and safely.
The situation has shocked the local community, and the response has drawn significant resources, including fire crews and volunteer lifeboat personnel. The tragic loss of life underscores the dangers of water activities, particularly in adverse conditions.
Authorities will be providing updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest developments in this heartbreaking incident.
