Body Found on Lancing Beach Sparks Major Rescue Operation
Emergency crews rushed to Lancing Beach after a chilling discovery. Just after 2:30pm, a passerby spotted a body near the seafront and quickly alerted authorities.
HM Coastguard and Lifeboats Join the Search
Responding fast, HM Coastguard deployed a helicopter, while the Shoreham lifeboat team scoured the area from land and sea. Police and ambulance services also scrambled to the scene for a joint effort.
Sussex Police Confirm Investigation Underway
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Lancing Beach around 2:35pm on Friday, March 29, after a body was discovered by a member of the public. Officers are currently at the scene, and we are in the preliminary stages of our investigation. At this point, no additional information can be released.”
Details Still Scarce as Inquiry Continues
HM Coastguard confirmed they were alerted just after 2:50pm and praised the close coordination between emergency teams. For now, no further details have been published.
