This is why Coastguard and lifeboat crews were searching the sea in Blackpool last night
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Sea rescue teams were called out at 7.20pm after it was feared the missing person might have entered the water .
The RNLI launched one of its D-class lifeboats near South Pier whilst the Coastguard deployed its boats from stations in St Annes and Fleetwood.
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A spokesman for HM Coastguard said: “Coastguard rescue teams from Fleetwood and Lytham St Annes, along with two RNLI Lifeboats from Blackpool were sent to help search.
“The person was found and passed into the care of Lancashire Police.”
The force was approached for comment but was unable to provide an update.
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Hide AdIt was a busy Easter bank holiday weekend for sea rescue teams, with the RNLI called out six times over the four days.