Emergency services discovered a body in the search for a 13-year-old boy who went missing while swimming off the coast of East Yorkshire. The incident took place in Hornsea at approximately 6 pm on Tuesday, prompting concerns for the boy’s safety in the sea near the South Promenade area. Chief Superintendent Phil Booker of Humberside Police confirmed that the boy encountered difficulties while swimming.
Following the report, a comprehensive search and rescue mission, involving HM Coastguard, Hornsea Inshore Rescue, and the RNLI, was initiated to locate the missing boy. Subsequently, authorities confirmed that the child’s body was found.
Ch Supt Booker expressed deep sadness over the outcome, extending condolences to the boy’s family and friends during this tragic period. Visuals from the scene captured a lifeboat on the water and an HM Coastguard helicopter overseeing the area.
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