Authorities launched a search operation on the evening of August 4 for a 13-year-old boy reported to be in distress while swimming off the coast near Hornsea, East Yorkshire. The emergency response was initiated shortly after 6 p.m. when the alarm was raised.

The operation involved multiple agencies including local police, the Coastguard, and drone pilots, alongside the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Bridlington all-weather lifeboat. Chief Superintendent Phil Booker emphasized the urgency and scale of the response, stating that locating the boy remains the top priority.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area to ensure the safety and efficiency of the ongoing rescue efforts. As of the latest updates, the search continues with responders covering both sea and coastal terrain. No further details regarding the circumstances leading to the boy’s difficulties in the water have been released.