A 67-year-old man has died followiing a major rescue underway which saw several people come into difficulty in “horrendous” conditions and go missing in waters near Withernsea. Emergency crews raced to the scene after a group disappeared in the water near Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, just after 3pm this afternoon. Searches are continuing as a number of people remain missing after the swimmers encountered problems off the coast of the popular seaside town. However, Humberside Police have confirmed that one man has sadly died. A statement read: “During the initial searches, emergency services recovered an unconscious man from the water. Despite the best efforts, we can confirm a 67-year-old man died a short time later at the scene. The circumstances around his death are not thought to be suspicious. Searches are still ongoing. Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in and around the area as the search continues. We would ask people to please avoid the area to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely.” There is currently a huge …