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Man pulled from sea dies as searches continue in Withernsea

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David McKenna,East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,

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A major search operation involving multiple emergency teams is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire

Police say a 67-year-old man has died after being recovered from the sea off the East Yorkshire coast as the search continues.

Humberside Police said an unconscious man was pulled from the water in Withernsea and died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.

HM Coastguard previously said it was searching for the two people after initially responding to reports of “a number of people in difficulty in the water”.

The incident was reported at 15:10 GMT, resulting in a major search involving a rescue helicopter, air ambulance and RNLI crews from Withernsea, Bridlington and Hornsea Inshore Rescue.

grey placeholderAmanda White/BBC Lifeboat crew on the ramp to the beach area at Withernsea. He is wearing yellow and black clothes and a helmet. There is a parked police car in the foreground.Amanda White/BBC

Workers at the scene in Withernsea, where a cordon is in place

A police spokesperson said, “The search is still ongoing.

“As the search continues, residents will notice an increased police presence in and around the area.

“We would ask people to please stay away from the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely.”

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A coast guard helicopter is searching the area at 21:00 GMT

Hornsea Inshore Rescue previously said it had encountered “terrible conditions” and waves up to 9.8 feet (3 metres) high.

A large cordon was also set up around the central promenade and around 100 members of the emergency services, including Yorkshire Ambulance and Humberside Fire and Rescue, were involved in the operation.

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