Two of the people caught up in the tragedy that unfolded in Withernsea on Friday were mother and daughter, police have revealed.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “Following reports of concerns for safety for people in the water in Withernsea, with the permission of the family, Humberside Police can now confirm that a mother and daughter, 45-year-old Sarah Keeling and 15-year-old Grace Keeling, were involved in this tragic incident, alongside 67-year-old Mark Ratcliffe, a member of the public who died trying to assist with the rescue.
"The bodies of Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe were recovered on the evening of Friday, 2 January 2026. Searches are still ongoing to locate Grace. Both families continue to be supported by specially trained officers."
This comes after tributes started to pour for a 67-year-old, Mark Ratcliffe, hailed a "true selfless hero" after he died trying to help people in the sea.
