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Fishermen found dead on boat in Whitby | Fishermen found dead on boat in Whitby |
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Two people, believed to be fishermen, have been found dead on a trawler in Whitby harbour, North Yorkshire police have confirmed. | Two people, believed to be fishermen, have been found dead on a trawler in Whitby harbour, North Yorkshire police have confirmed. |
It is believed the men were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning. A police investigation has begun, but the deaths are not being treated as suspicious. The Health and Safety Executive and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed of the deaths. | It is believed the men were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning. A police investigation has begun, but the deaths are not being treated as suspicious. The Health and Safety Executive and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed of the deaths. |
In a statement, North Yorkshire police said: "Officers were called at 9.55am to a boat moored in Whitby harbour after concern was raised for the safety of the occupants. On arrival they found the bodies of two people who had sadly been pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. | |
"The next of kin have not yet been informed of the deaths. Although the deaths are currently unexplained there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and no one else is being sought in connection with the incident." | "The next of kin have not yet been informed of the deaths. Although the deaths are currently unexplained there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and no one else is being sought in connection with the incident." |
A source close to the investigation added: "It is looking like it might be carbon monoxide poisoning. It does not look suspicious." | A source close to the investigation added: "It is looking like it might be carbon monoxide poisoning. It does not look suspicious." |
An ambulance and two police cars could be seen on a harbour webcam. | An ambulance and two police cars could be seen on a harbour webcam. |
Three trawlers could also be seen moored in the bay. The local Whitby Gazette said the boat where the bodies were found was a visiting scallop trawler. | Three trawlers could also be seen moored in the bay. The local Whitby Gazette said the boat where the bodies were found was a visiting scallop trawler. |
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