Emergency service crews including helicopter called to search for person in Bognor Regis
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Police officers were called at 10.20pm on Monday, December 26, ‘due to concerns for the welfare of a man believed to be near the beach in Bognor Regis,’ a spokesperson confirmed.
They went on to say “While a search of the seafront was ongoing, with the assistance of HM Coastguard and RNLI crews, the man was found safe elsewhere and all units were stood down”
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Hide AdA coastguard spokesperson added: “HM Coastguard was involved in a search last night in Bognor Regis.
"Littlehampton and Selsey coastguard rescue teams, a coastguard helicopter, Littlehampton RNLI lifeboat and Sussex Police were all involved in the search.
"The person was found safe by police at an address inland.”
Littlehampton RNLI confirmed it was called to the launch on Monday evening.
Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team, on their second call of the day, said via a Facebook post they returned to their base at 12.30am.
In an emergency at sea, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.