"During the initial searches, emergency services recovered an unconscious man from the water. Despite the best efforts we can confirm a 67-year-old man died a short time later at the scene. The circumstances around his death are not thought to be suspicious. Searches are still ongoing. Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area as the search continues."
"I came back into my office and I could see [emergency services] 30 feet away from the sea. You could see the helicopter so close to the house it was incredible. The sea could have been very dangerous, the water is very bitter and if they are in that water they do not have long. It is a dangerous place to be."
Search operations are underway off Withernsea in the East Riding of Yorkshire for two people believed missing after emergency services were called just after 3pm. Ambulances, helicopters and aircraft took part in searches during severe conditions with waves reportedly reaching almost 10ft. Humberside Police recovered an unconscious 67-year-old man from the water who died at the scene; his death is not thought to be suspicious. Searches remain ongoing and residents will see increased police presence. The RNLI warned that cold-water shock combined with harsh weather poses serious risks in sea temperatures typically between 6C and 10C, urging extreme caution for winter dips.
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