Tragedy as girl, 15, dies after being pulled from the sea at Cleethorpes beach
A 15-year-old girl has died after being pulled from the sea in Lincolnshire.
She was one of two teenagers airlifted to hospital from Cleethorpes Beach shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday.
A search for the pair was launched after they were reported missing around lunchtime.
A lifeboat was then launched at 4pm and found the pair "some way" out to sea, Cleethorpes Coastguard said.
The pair were pulled from the sea and taken to hospital.
But tragically the girl was pronounced dead on Sunday, reported.
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Her family are currently being supported by specially trained officers.
The other teen, a boy, also 15, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged, Humberside Police said.
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Flowers and tributes to the girl have since been left at the scene of Saturday's tragedy.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "We can confirm that a girl, aged 15, has sadly passed away following a multi-agency search to locate two missing children off the coast of Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire.
"At around 2pm on Saturday June 24, we were notified of two missing children in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. At that time it was unknown if they had entered the water.
"Following a multi-agency response, two children were recovered from the water. Both needed immediate urgent medical care.
“Sadly, the girl did not recover.”
Detective Inspector Nathan Reuben, who is leading the investigation into the girl’s death, said multiple agencies are piecing together what happened.
He added: "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this incredibly difficult time.
"The boy who was also recovered from the water was taken to the hospital to receive medical care. He has since been discharged.
"We are working together with all the relevant agencies including Humberside Fire and Rescue services and the Coastguard to fully understand the circumstances of the tragic accident.”
