THE body of a man has been found on a popular beach with cops treating the death as “unexplained”.
Emergency services were called to Hornsea Beach in East Yorkshire after the horror discovery was made at around 8am earlier today.
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Hornsea Inshore Rescue rushed to the scene before police and paramedics arrived a short time later.
A spokesman for Humberside Police said: “Investigations are underway after the body of a man was found on Hornsea beach at around 8am this morning.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances of his death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 82 of 24 September.
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Information can also be reported anonymously via charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Hornsea is described by Yorkshire.com as both “peaceful” and “quaint”.
The seaside town boasts a Blue Flag beach, quaint promenade and towering Victorian folly.
The beach is either the start or the end of the Trans Pennine Trail, aimed at walkers, horse riders, and cyclists.
It also has a “charming promenade”, according to The Beach Guidewhich says that seals are often spotted in the waters off the coast.