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: Yorkshire coast rescue
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.
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.
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.
Mother and passer-by die in Yorkshire sea rescue tragedy
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.
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.
Two dead in Yorkshire coast drowning, search for third ends
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.
Two dead in Withernsea sea tragedy, search for third ends
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.
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.
Two dead in 'horrendous' sea conditions off Yorkshire coast
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.
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.
Two bodies found in Withernsea sea search, one person missing
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.
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.
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.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Four fishermen rescued after 24 hours at sea off Florida
Four fishermen, aged 18 to 90, were rescued by the US Coast Guard after their boat capsized and they spent nearly 24 hours lost at sea. Read the full story of their survival.
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.
Search for missing UK navy crew off Irish coast
A major search operation is underway off Ireland's north-west coast for a missing UK navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the effort. Follow for live updates.
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