A man has died after being pulled from the sea at Frinton-on-Sea in Essex, emergency services have confirmed.
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance all rushed to the scene following reports of a person in the water. Despite the efforts of emergency crews, the man could not be saved.
Frinton-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town on the Essex coast, saw a major emergency response as multiple services worked together to try and save the man. The air ambulance landing in the area drew attention from locals, with the scale of the response reflecting the seriousness of the situation.
Authorities have not yet released details about the identity of the man or the circumstances that led to him ending up in the water. An investigation is expected to follow as police work to establish exactly what happened.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of the sea, even at familiar and well-loved coastal spots. Water temperatures off the Essex coast can be dangerously cold, and conditions at sea can change quickly.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Essex Police.
Awful news, hope his family are doing ok. The sea round Essex can be proper unpredictable even when it looks calm. Always makes you think twice about going in alone.