Updated: Helicopter search after man missing in Southend (From Southend Standard)
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Updated: Helicopter search after man missing in Southend
12:36pm Thursday 30th August 2012 in Echo News
Emergency services were alerted around 11.30am to the coast off Southend, when a member of the public spotted a man in difficulty in the water.
The Coastguard Service, RNLI and police marine unit immediately launched a search, however no one was located. RNLI officers searching the beach found clothing and personal items.
Police say these relate to a 52-year-old man from London and are trying to locate his next of kin.
A thorough search of the water off the Western Esplanade continues and emergency services will remain to search the area as the tide recedes.
Anyone with witness information is asked to contact Police at Southend on 101.
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Comments(12)
Max Impact
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2:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12
TseTse
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2:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rich'Carol
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4:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12
southchurch bob
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6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rich'Carol wrote:Clothing and personal effects found nearby
A nothing story again !
EssexPerson
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7:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12
pendulum wrote:Yes you muppet, a RAF rescue helicopter, RNLI boat and police maritine boat searching were dispatched. Don't dismiss stuff just because you weren't there.
"resuce helicopter", "Emergancy services"... come on Echo.
SHAZMAR
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7:28pm Thu 30 Aug 12
j-w
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8:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Nebs
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12:25am Fri 31 Aug 12
Max Impact wrote:Would these search and rescue helicopters be able to do their job efficiently if there was an airport in the estuary?
Reported search called off, nothing found.
Max Impact
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8:13am Fri 31 Aug 12
Eric Whim
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10:44am Fri 31 Aug 12
sosad 1
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7:07pm Fri 31 Aug 12
Rich'Carol wrote:carol please seek help im worried
A nothing story again !
pendulum says...
2:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12