Mother and daughter ‘washed away’ in deadly sea incident named

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A teenage lady who stays lacking after being “washed away” in Withernsea has been named as 15-year-old Grace Keeling by Humberside Police, who stated her mom died in the identical incident.

The physique of Sarah Keeling, 45, was recovered from the ocean off the East Yorkshire coast on Friday, whereas Mark Ratcliffe, 67, was pulled unconscious from the water and died on the scene.

The police power stated in an announcement: “Following experiences of issues for security for folks within the water in Withernsea, with the permission of the household, Humberside Police can now affirm {that a} mom and daughter, 45-year-old Sarah Keeling and 15-year-old Grace Keeling, had been concerned on this tragic incident, alongside 67-year-old Mark Ratcliffe, a member of the general public who died making an attempt to help with the rescue.

“The our bodies of Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe had been recovered on the night of Friday, January 2 2026. Searches are nonetheless ongoing to find Grace.

“Each households proceed to be supported by specifically skilled officers.”

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Mr Ratcliffe’s household paid tribute on Sunday, saying he was a “true selfless hero with a coronary heart of gold, who was so cruelly taken making an attempt to save lots of others”.

“So many lives are actually shattered that you simply’re gone,” they added.

“You had been cherished by so many individuals, and we’ll all miss you eternally.

“A loving husband, father, son, brother and one of the best grandad anyone may ever want for.

“Sleep tight, we love you, we miss you.”

Humberside Police stated they had been referred to as to Central Promenade in Withernsea at 3.15pm on Friday.

Mr Ratcliffe was pulled unconscious from the water and died on the scene.