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.
Category : Search result: East Yorkshire rescue operation
Royal bravery award considered for Withernsea sea rescue hero
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to save a mother and daughter from heavy seas in East Yorkshire. The King's representative is now investigating a posthumous honour. Read the full story.
Missing teen hiker found alive after five-day ordeal
A 19-year-old hiker, missing for five days without a phone or food on Brazil's Pico Paraná, is miraculously found alive after walking 20km to safety. Read the incredible survival 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 drowning: Search for missing teen called off
A major search for a missing 15-year-old girl off the East Yorkshire coast has ended. Her mother and a heroic stranger also died in the tragedy. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
US built replica of Maduro's home before capture raid
Exclusive details reveal how US special forces, aided by a spy, meticulously planned the capture of Venezuela's President Maduro in a secret mission, sparking international condemnation. Read the full report.
Two dead in Withernsea sea rescue tragedy, 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.
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, search for third person off Withernsea coast
Emergency services continue searching for a missing person after two bodies were recovered from the sea near Withernsea. Coastguard teams resumed the operation at 6.30am.
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.
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.
Second body recovered off East Yorkshire coast
Emergency services have recovered a second body from the sea off Withernsea. Searches continue for one more person. Read the latest updates on this tragic incident.
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.
Family of Four Feared in Withernsea Sea Search
A major rescue operation is underway off Withernsea after reports of a family in difficulty in 'horrendous' sea conditions. Coastguard helicopters and lifeboats are involved.
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.
Major Search After People in Difficulty at Withernsea
A major multi-agency search is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in the water. Emergency services urge the public to avoid the area.
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.
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.
Yorkshire Farm's Award-Winning Cow Cuddling Experience
Dumble Farm in Beverley, Yorkshire, offers unique cow cuddling and luxury yurt glamping. The award-winning experience is perfect for a countryside escape.
US plans $50M reward leaflets over Venezuela capital
White House proposes psychological operation dropping leaflets over Caracas offering $50 million for Maduro's arrest. Read about escalating US pressure campaign.
BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
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