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Bodies airlifted from beneath cliffs near Whitby Abbey Bodies airlifted from beneath cliffs near Whitby Abbey
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A member of the public saw the two people on the Whitby coastline, according to police Two bodies were found beneath the cliffs near Whitby Abbey
The bodies of a man and a woman have been airlifted from beneath the cliffs at Whitby Abbey.The bodies of a man and a woman have been airlifted from beneath the cliffs at Whitby Abbey.
A member of the public saw the pair on the rocks at about 19:15 BST on Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said.A member of the public saw the pair on the rocks at about 19:15 BST on Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said.
The coastguard then recovered them by helicopter at 20:24, before paramedics confirmed their deaths.The coastguard then recovered them by helicopter at 20:24, before paramedics confirmed their deaths.
The force has launched a sudden deaths investigation and has been working to find their next of kin.The force has launched a sudden deaths investigation and has been working to find their next of kin.
Witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to contact police.Witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to contact police.
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