Emergency services are continuing their search tonight
Police have confirmed a 67-year-old man has tragically died followiing an incident in Withernsea this afternoon that prompted a huge emergency response.
Emergency services were called to reports of people in difficulty in the water. Searches are continuing but in an update, Humberside Police have confirmed that one man has sadly died.
A statement read: “Officers were called to attend Central Promenade in Withernsea following reports of concern for safety for people in the water at around 3.15pm on Friday, 2 January 2026.
“Alongside HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire & Rescue, Humberside Police officers were immediately deployed to the area.
“During the initial searches, emergency services recovered an unconscious man from the water. Despite the best efforts we can confirm a 67-year-old man died a short time later at the scene. The circumstances around his death are not thought to be suspicious.
“Searches are still ongoing. Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area as the search continues. We would ask people to please avoid the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely.”