Man Dies After Being Swept Out To Sea In Scarborough
He was resuced from the water but later died in hospital.
A man has died after being swept out to sea at Scarborough last night.
North Yorkshire Police were called at around 6pm to a report of a man being swept out to sea near the Spa in Scarborough’s South Bay.
The RNLI and Coastguard also attended the scene of the incident, with air support provided by RAF Leconfield.
An unconscious man was recovered from the water fourty minuted later, and taken to Scarborough District Hospital.
Sadly, despite the efforts of paramedics and hospital staff, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The man is from Scarborough and aged in his thirties, but he hasn't been formally identified.
It is understood that the man was walking in the area with his dog and a friend when he got into difficulties.
The man’s friend was also taken to hospital suffering from shock and the effects of the cold, but has since been discharged.
A family who were walking nearby, raised the alarm with the emergency services.