Emergency services called due to concerns about man in Pevensey Bay

A man entering the sea in Pevensey Bay lead to a prompt response from emergency services yesterday (Wednesday, July 21).
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A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “The call was received shortly after 8.30am and officers attended the beach near the Bay View Caravan Park, off Old Martello Road.

“They were assisted by a local voluntary coastguard team in the search.

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“It was reported that the man had left the water and had ran away from the area at 9.30am.

Sussex Police car. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-170506-173459001Sussex Police car. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-170506-173459001
Sussex Police car. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-170506-173459001

“There were no further reported sightings of the man in the area and he was later found safe and well by police.”

According to a coastguard spokesperson, their rescue teams along with Eastbourne RNLI volunteers were also called to the incident.