A man has been pulled from the water in a popular UK seaside town, with the family of a 75-year-old male informed of the tragedy. Police were called shortly after 6pm on Sunday, February 8, following reports of a man in the water at Khyber Pass in Whitby.

They attended alongside fire crews, HM Coastguard, the RNLI, ambulance crews and the air ambulance. Members of the public brought the man out of the water, but despite the efforts of emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene. Formal identification is yet to be completed, but officers have informed the family of a 75-year-old man from Middlesbrough. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire police said: “Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.” The force believes there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death. A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The force also thanked members of the public for their help- including those who directly intervened.

A spokesperson added: “We would like to thank everyone involved, especially the members of the public who risked their own safety in an effort to save him.” 

Khyber Pass is a narrow walkway and stairway down to Whitby harbour, close to the open sea and pier.