A MAN has been found dead in North Yorkshire floodwater as cops launch an urgent appeal to ID the body.
The tragic discovery was made near Intake Lane in Beal, close to Eggborough and Knottingley.
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North Yorkshire Police have not been able to identify the man, who has been described as white and in his early 50s to 60s.
He had light brown short hair and stubble, according to the force.
The man was also pulled from the water wearing brown walking boots, blue denim jeans, a multicoloured knitted jumper and possibly a dark green waterproof coat.
North Yorkshire Police said: “Despite extensive enquiries, including with our colleagues in Humberside and West Yorkshire Police, we have been unable to identify him.
“He was found without any identification or personal belongings.”
It comes as a major incident was declared this afternoon after dozens of schoolchildren were among 100 people rescued from floodwaters.
Around 50 students became trapped at Edenham Primary School, near Bourne, in Lincolnshire, today after heavy snow thawing sparked flooding.
A major incident was declared by the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum, which said in a statement on X: “We expect to see conditions worsen overnight as surface water ices over and conditions on both treated and untreated roads will be very icy and pose a risk.”
Elsewhere, dramatic footage released also showed a woman being pulled from the vehicle before an emergency alert was issued in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service says it’s received more than 200 calls since the morning, and has rescued 100 people so far.
It comes as Brits are battling travel chaos and school closures, with warnings in place for snow, ice and flooding across the UK.
Heavy snow over the weekend led to major disruption, including to flights from major airports, while cars were left stranded.
The Environment Agency has issued 173 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 315 alerts, meaning flooding is possible.
And National Resources Wales issued two flood warnings and 22 alerts.
The thawing snow, combined with heavy rain, means fresh hazards for the start of the new week in some areas.
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