A major emergency search operation is underway this evening after reports of a missing swimmer in Dover Harbour.
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The operation has been ongoing for more than two hours, involving multiple agencies including %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% Kent Police, and lifeboat crews.
The Dover Lifeboat, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% Lifeboat, and a coastguard helicopter have all been deployed to the scene.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% hovered above the harbour.
A witness at the scene told %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%:
It's for a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% swimmer reported missing in Dover Harbour. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% Lifeboat and Walmer Lifeboat, plus the coastguard helicopter, are here. The helicopter has now gone to refuel at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% have confirmed their involvement but have not yet released further details regarding the identity of the swimmer or the circumstances leading to the search.
The coastguard helicopter was seen departing to Lydd for refuelling before expectedly returning to continue supporting the search efforts.
Further %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
