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Major search under way for boy missing at sea

A major search is under way at Hornsea for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming off the East Yorkshire coast. Emergency services were called at about 18:00 BST.

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A major search is under way for a 13-year-old boy who reportedly got into difficulty while swimming off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said. Emergency services were called to Hornsea at about 18:00 BST, and crews remain at the scene.

Which agencies are involved in the search?

Crews, including Hornsea Inshore Rescue, HM Coastguard and Humberside Police, remain at the scene. The RNLI said its Bridlington all-weather lifeboat joined the search.

What has police said?

Ch Supt Phil Booker said:

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Our priority now is to find the boy, and members of the public can expect to see specialist Police Search Advisors, along with our Marine Unit and drone pilots, who have also been deployed to conduct an extensive search and rescue operation to locate him.

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