Huge search operation after swimmer goes missing in the water at Bournemouth beach – before he is found safe & well
A HUGE search operation was launched after a swimmer went missing in the water at Bournemouth beach - before he was found safe and well.
Police and rescue crews from the Coastguard and RNLI scoured the water near Bournemouth pier.
A coastguard helicopter was spotted at the scene along with Dorset Police and the RNLI.
Pictures show the chopper hovering over the area to help aid the search from above.
Meanwhile RNLI jet skis and volunteers were spotted searching along the seafront.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency later confirmed the man was found safe and well and emergency services have left the scene.
In a previous statement, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "HM Coastguard is currently coordinating the search for a male, following a report of a person in the water at Bournemouth beach.
"The Poole and Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Teams, a Coastguard helicopter, Poole RNLI lifeboat and Dorset Police are currently on scene."
Hundreds of people have been enjoying the warm weather on the south coast beach where temperatures have been well above 20C.
A witness told the Bournemouth Echo that people are being asked to get out of the sea.
