Captured on video giving a warning 'back-off' spurt of water to the camera, a fossil-hunting family from North Yorkshire were lucky to spot a rare sea creature along the shores of Whitby beach.

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The Yorkshire coast caters to every kind of adventurer - whether you're into fossil hunting, birdwatching, dog walking, or just love combing the beach for treasures. For those keen to stray from the ...

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