Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation off the coast of Selsey on Sunday (11 February) following reports of a person in the water.

HM Coastguard confirmed that two search and rescue helicopters were deployed after receiving the report at around 11:20 am. Selsey and Littlehampton Coastguard Rescue Teams were also dispatched, along with the RNLI’s inshore and all-weather lifeboats from Selsey.
HM Coastguard stood down the response at around 2 pm, while police confirmed that searches were officially concluded at 2.15 pm.

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Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.

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