Emma PetrieEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
BBCA man who died trying to save two people from the sea in East Yorkshire has been named as Mark Ratcliffe
The 67-year-old was pulled unconscious from the water and died at the scene aty Withernsea, Humberside Police said,
In a tribute, his family said he was “a true selfless hero with a heart of gold, who was so cruelly taken trying to save others”.
Police said another body recovered on Friday evening was that of a 45-year-old woman. Officers are continuing to search for the one remaining missing person, they said.
Mr Ratcliffe’s family said: “So many lives are now shattered that you’re gone. You were loved by so many people, and we will all miss you forever.
“A loving husband, father, son, brother and the best grandad anybody could ever wish for. Sleep tight, we love you, we miss you.”
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