A frantic rescue mission is underway in Blackpool after a person was seen near the sea edge just after 3am on Tuesday.

RNLI Lifeboats and Lifeguards Sweep the Waters

Two RNLI lifeboats are combing the sea, while dozens of lifeguards scour the shoreline. Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance crews are also on the scene, working tirelessly to find the missing individual.

Air Support and Coastguard Join the Hunt

The National Police Air Support and HM Coastguard have been scrambled, intensifying the search effort along the coast.

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