A man’s body was discovered in North Yorkshire floods as the UK faces heavy rain and snow, prompting police to seek public assistance.
North Yorkshire: A tragic situation unfolded when a man’s body was found in a flooded area. The police are asking for help to identify him.
They discovered the body near Intake Lane in Beal, close to Eggborough and Knottingley. It seems he might have entered the water within the last couple of days.
North Yorkshire Police mentioned that despite their efforts, including working with Humberside and West Yorkshire Police, they haven’t been able to identify him. He was found without any ID or personal items.
Described as a white male in his 50s to 60s, he had light brown short hair and stubble. He was wearing brown walking boots, blue jeans, a colorful knitted jumper, and possibly a dark green waterproof coat.
This incident comes as the UK is dealing with harsh winter weather, causing travel disruptions and school closures. Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in effect across many areas.
Major incidents have been reported in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire due to severe flooding in the Midlands. Firefighters in Leicestershire received over 200 calls and rescued 17 people on Monday morning.
In Lincolnshire, authorities warned that conditions could worsen overnight as water began to freeze. The Environment Agency had 193 flood warnings in place across England, indicating that flooding is expected.
This is a developing story, so stay tuned for updates.
