A woman’s body was found on the beach this afternoon
Cliffs at Sandsend(Image: Ellie Shorttle-Kent)
A woman’s body has been discovered below the cliffs near Whitby, marking the fourth such tragic discovery in the area within three days.
The North Yorkshire Police coastal team confirmed the sad news this afternoon, stating that the woman’s body was found at Sandsend, near Whitby, below the cliffs behind the main car park.
The woman, a local resident in her 50s, was spotted at 11.01am by a member of the public who promptly alerted the emergency services. This follows the deaths of a man and a woman, believed to be in their 40s, who tragically fell from the cliffs at Whitby on July 30, and another woman in her 60s, whose body was found near the pavilion cliffs on July 31, reports Yorkshire Live.
Police are currently investigating the most recent death but have stated it is not being treated as suspicious. They have also clarified that these three separate incidents are not connected in any way.
In relation to the discovery of the woman’s body, a police spokesperson said: “Teams from the police, ambulance, coastguard, lifeboat and fire service attended. The woman’s body was recovered at 12.55pm and the scene was reopened at 2.15pm following extensive enquiries.”
“It has been confirmed that the woman is aged in her 50s and from the local area. Officers are supporting the woman’s family at this difficult time. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.”
Anyone with information or who witnessed anything should call 101, quoting reference number 12250143585.