Girl, 15, dies after being pulled from sea at Cleethorpes

A 15-year-old girl has died after being pulled from the sea at Cleethorpes beach, police have said. She was one of two children airlifted to hospital just after 7.30pm on Saturday (June 24).

Humberside Police said in a statement: “We can confirm that a girl, aged 15, has sadly passed away following a multi-agency search to locate two missing children off the coast of Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire.”

Detective Inspector Nathan Reuben said: “Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this incredibly difficult time. We ask that they are given the time and space to process this tragic news.

“The family is being supported by specially trained officers. The boy who was also recovered from the water was taken to the hospital to receive medical care. He has since been discharged.

“We are working together with all the relevant agencies including Humberside Fire and Rescue services and the Coastguard to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident.”

The girl will not be named at the request of the family, police said.

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