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Hero Grandfather Dies Rescuing Mother and Daughter at Sea

1/6/2026

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Mark Ratcliffe, a 67-year-old grandfather, died while attempting to rescue Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace from heavy seas in Withernsea, East Yorkshire.
Ratcliffe entered the water on January 2, where he was pulled unconscious.
Sarah Keeling's body was recovered the same evening by emergency responders.
Grace Keeling remains missing as searches continue.

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Story summary

Mark Ratcliffe, a 67-year-old grandfather, died while attempting to rescue Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace from heavy seas in Withernsea, East Yorkshire.
Ratcliffe entered the water on January 2, where he was pulled unconscious.
Sarah Keeling's body was recovered the same evening by emergency responders.
Grace Keeling remains missing as searches continue.