RNLI Blackpool called out to South Pier mission after midnight

Blackpool's RNLI volunteers were called out in the early hours of this morning to reports of a person in the water near South Pier.
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Blackpool RNLI were called out last night

Both D class lifeboats launched and carried out a search from Starr Gate to Manchester Square, aided by HM Coastguard of Lytham.

However, Blackpool Police found the person safe and well elsewhere.

Blackpool RNLI stated: "Fortunately they were found safe and well."