Girl, 15, dies in beach tragedy after two youngsters go missing
A 15-year-old girl who was pulled from the water off Cleethorpes beach has sadly died. Police[1] this afternoon said that the teenager, who was one of two children rescued on Saturday evening, has died.
Humberside police said that two youngsters were airlifted to hospital just after 7.30pm on Saturday. A big search had taken place involving multiple emergency services at the time when two children were reported missing.
Both children had been reported missing at about 2pm, prompting a search that involved an HM Coastguard helicopter and RNLI lifeboat. An HM Coastguard spokesperson said a lifeboat was launched at 4pm and found the pair "some way" to sea.
They said it had been a very difficult day for everyone involved. Earlier, police thanked the public for helping with the search.
The young boy whose age has not been released was taken to hospital and has been discharged. An investigation is now taking place into what happened.
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.”