"Two people who died after being pulled from the sea during a desperate attempt to rescue a teenager have been identified, with inquests confirming drowning as the cause of death for one of the victims. Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, on 2 January, following the tragic incident. A search is continuing for Mrs Keeling's 15-year-old daughter, Grace."
"Inquests into the deaths were opened and adjourned on Monday morning, where East Yorkshire area coroner Lorraine Harris stated Mrs Keeling's primary cause of death was drowning, contributed to by head and neck injuries. Ms Harris said Mrs Keeling was a married woman who was born in Germany, lived in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, and worked in international sales. The coroner said Mr Ratcliffe's primary cause of death was drowning, with chest injuries as a contributory factor."
Two people died after being pulled from the sea during a desperate attempt to rescue a teenager in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, on 2 January. Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, were identified as the victims. A search is continuing for Mrs Keeling's 15-year-old daughter, Grace. East Yorkshire area coroner Lorraine Harris opened and adjourned inquests, stating Mrs Keeling's primary cause of death was drowning, contributed to by head and neck injuries. Mr Ratcliffe's primary cause of death was drowning, with chest injuries as a contributory factor. Each inquest opening took about two minutes at Hull Coroners' Court and no family members were present.
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