Multi-agency search results in missing man being found in Dorset
An extensive search around the Swanage area
involving the UK Coastguard has resulted in a missing person being found safe
and well.
The call came into the Coastguard around 9.30
this morning and a large-scale search launched.
Three Coastguard Rescue Teams – Swanage,
Kimmeridge and St Albans Head - were involved along with the Coastguard search
and rescue helicopter based at Portland, Swanage RNLI inshore and all-weather
lifeboats.
All worked together alongside Dorset Police,
Lowland Rescue DORSAR, and Wessex 4x4 Response, in the search for the
missing man, who was found this evening in the Swanage area.
Tom Wright, Coastal Operations Area Commander
from the UK Coastguard said, ‘We often talk about how important multi-agency
working is – and this shows just why it matters.
‘Everyone worked well together in this
co-ordinated search and we’re pleased that there has been a good outcome.’