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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Family pay tribute to ‘selfless hero’ who died trying to save two people from sea in Yorkshire

Mark Ratcliffe was described as a ‘loving husband, father, son, brother and the best grandad anybody could ever wish for’ - (Humberside Police/Facebook)

A man who died trying to save two people stuck in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast has been named by his family, who called him a “selfless hero”.

Mark Ratcliffe, 67, was pulled from the sea near Withernsea on Friday after being found unconscious in the water. He was later confirmed to have died.

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