Body found in search for boy, 13, missing at sea
A body has been recovered following an extensive search for a 13-year-old boy who went missing while swimming off the coast of Hornsea, East Yorkshire. Emergency services, including the RNLI and coastguard, conducted the operation after the boy got into difficulty on Tuesday evening.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights the ongoing risks of coastal swimming and the significant emergency response resources required for water-based search and rescue operations.
Image source, Phillip Norton/BBC Image caption, A 13-year-old boy reportedly got into difficulty while swimming off Hornsea, East Yorkshire
A body has been found in the search for a teenager who went missing off the East Yorkshire coast, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the South Promenade, in Hornsea, at about 18:00 BST on Tuesday after reports that a 13-year-old boy had got into difficulty while swimming.
Police said an "extensive search operation" had involved teams from HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue. Crews from Hornsea Inshore Rescue and the RNLI also attended.
Ch Supt Phil Booker said: "This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts are with the boy's family and friends at this devastating time."
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