Emergency Crews Search West Mersea Beach and Water With 2 Lifeboats as Area Is Cordoned Off
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 23
Emergency Crews Search West Mersea Beach and Water With 2 Lifeboats as Area Is Cordoned Off
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 23
Summary
West Mersea beach and nearby water were under active search Wednesday evening as police, coastguard, RNLI crews and an air ambulance responded to what rescuers called a "tragic incident."
2 RNLI lifeboats — from West Mersea and Clacton — were launched while officers searched the shoreline with torches and other crews worked along the coast and in the water.
Seaview Avenue and part of the main beach were cordoned off, and Essex Police urged the public to avoid the area as the operation continued after dark.
No details on the nature of the incident or any casualties were released, though West Mersea Coastguard Rescue Team said its thoughts were with the family involved.