A major search operation is under way following reports of a “number of people in difficulty in the water” at Withernsea.
The alarm was raised at around 3.10pm today (Friday, January 2). Multiple agencies are helping in the search and rescue operation which is led by HM Coastguard, including RNLI, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue, with more crews believed to be heading out the scene.
Helicopters and a plane are circling over Withernsea. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard told Hull Live : “HM Coastguard is responding to reports made at about 3.10pm on 2 January of a number of people in difficulty in the water at Withernsea.
“An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft have been sent as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Withernsea, Hornsea and Hull.
“The RNLI’s inshore lifeboat from Withernsea and all-weather lifeboat from Bridlington are assisting, as well as Humber Rescue’s inshore lifeboat.
“Yorkshire Ambulance Service has been sent as well as an air ambulance. Humberside Police and Humberside Fire and Rescue are also in attendance.”
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