An extensive search and rescue operation is underway off the Hornsea coast after a thirteen-year-old boy got into difficulty while swimming on Tuesday evening.
An extensive search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Hornsea after a teenage boy entered the water and got into difficulty.
Emergency responders rushed to the South Promenade area at approximately 6pm on Tuesday evening following reports concerning the safety of a thirteen-year-old swimmer.
Specialist rescue teams have converged on the seafront to assist with the ongoing efforts. HM Coastguard, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services are all working closely alongside Humberside Police officers at the scene.
Chief Superintendent Phil Booker confirmed the initial details of the emergency response. He said:
"After receiving the report, officers were immediately deployed alongside other emergency services and upon attending, it was discovered that a 13-year-old boy had reportedly got into difficulty whilst swimming in the water."
Specialist resources have been brought in to support the operation as the search continues along the East Yorkshire coastline.
Outlining the deployment of additional rescue teams, Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said:
"Our priority now is to find the boy, and members of the public can expect to see specialist Police Search Advisors (POLSA), along with our Marine Unit and drone pilots, who have also been deployed to conduct an extensive search and rescue operation to locate him."
Members of the public have been strongly advised to avoid the immediate area to ensure emergency crews can work without hindrance.
Issuing a firm plea to the local community, Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said:
"We would urge people to please avoid the area where possible to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely, and refrain from speculating on the circumstances of the incident."
Investigations are currently taking place to establish exactly what happened leading up to the emergency response.
Appealing directly to the public for assistance, Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said:
"Our enquiries continue to ascertain the full circumstances around the report, and we would ask anyone with any information that may assist us, to please speak to the officers in Hornsea, or contact us via our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 415 of 4 August."
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