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Search Continues for 15-Year-Old After Withernsea Sea Tragedy That Claimed Mother and Rescuer

Emergency crews are still scouring the East Yorkshire coast using drones.

Overview

  • Police said the bodies of Sarah Keeling, 45, and passer-by Mark Ratcliffe, 67, were recovered on Friday evening, January 2.
  • Search operations for 15-year-old Grace Keeling remain ongoing along the Withernsea shoreline, with officers examining sea defences and deploying fire service drones.
  • BBC Breakfast carried the latest updates, featuring on-the-ground reporting and an emotional tribute from family friend Joanne Gee.
  • Mark Ratcliffe’s family released a statement honoring him, and his son publicly thanked the RNLI, HM Coastguard and emergency services for their efforts.
  • Officers confirmed both families are being supported by specially trained personnel as the search continues.