Man dies after being found in freezing water at Whitby harbour
A man has died in Whitby this morning (Dec 15) after being found in the freezing water at Whitby harbour.
North Yorkshire Police were called at 8.50am by HM Coastguard at Whitby with a report of the recovery of a man who had been found near the marina.
Police and ambulance services attended the scene, but despite emergency services’ efforts, the man has died.
A scene guard will remain in place as officers carry out enquiries to determine the man's identity and establish the circumstances around his death.