Summary
A body believed to be that of 15-year-old Grace Keeling has been found after she and her mother were swept into the sea off the East Yorkshire coast. Grace's mother, Sarah Keeling, and a passer-by, Mark Ratcliffe, died attempting to save her. The police have updated Grace's family and are providing support.
Key Facts
- A body was recovered from the sea near Withernsea, believed to be Grace Keeling, who went missing on January 2.
- Grace Keeling, her mother Sarah Keeling, and Mark Ratcliffe were involved in the sea incident.
- Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe died while trying to save Grace Keeling.
- Police identified the body after a 14-day search, with help from the Coastguard and Fire and Rescue Service.
- Grace Keeling was reportedly swept into the sea by a wave while she was on the steps near the rocks.
- Mark Ratcliffe was found unconscious in the sea and died at the scene.
- An inquest into the deaths of Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe began on January 12 and has been postponed to a later date.
- The police have kept Grace Keeling's family informed and are supporting them with specially trained officers.
