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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
A mother and a Good Samaritan died trying to save a teenage girl swept into stormy seas off Withernsea. The search for the girl was called off amid blizzards.
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.
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.
A major rescue operation in Withernsea has ended after two people drowned in 'horrendous' sea conditions. The search for a third missing person has been stood down. Read the full story.
A major rescue operation in Withernsea has ended after two people drowned in treacherous conditions. The search for a third missing person was called off by HM Coastguard.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
A major search and rescue operation continues in Withernsea after two people died in dangerous sea conditions. Emergency services urge the public to avoid the area.
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.
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.
A major search operation continues off the Yorkshire coast after two bodies were recovered. Emergency services are looking for one more person reported in difficulty in the water. Avoid the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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