Search for two teenagers who disappeared in sea near St Annes

The search for a man, 18, and a boy, 16, who got into difficulty in the water close to St Annes Pier yesterday evening has resumed.

The coastguard and RNLI were called just before 6:55pm yesterday and searched for the pair, who are from Dewsbury, well into the night.

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Blackpool RNLI

Searches have resumed this morning with the help of the police helicopter.

A 15-year-old boy who was also reported to be in trouble managed swim to the shore. He remains in hospital.

Anyone with information that could help the search should call 101 quoting reference 1398 of August 15.

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