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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Dave Higgen

Inquests opened into tragic deaths of two people who tried to rescue girl from sea

Police were called to Central Promenade in Withernsea at 3.15pm on Friday (Alamy/PA) - (Alamy/PA)

Two people who died after being pulled from the sea during a desperate attempt to rescue a teenager have been identified, with inquests confirming drowning as the cause of death for one of the victims.

Sarah Keeling, 45, and Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, on 2 January, following the tragic incident.

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