Ongoing search for missing snorkeller, Dorset

A search being coordinated by the UK Coastguard for a missing snorkeller is due to resume later this morning (11th July) along the Dorset coast.
The extensive search began last night after a call was received from a fisherman around 9pm reporting that he had found something on the shoreline at Ringstead Bay, five miles east of Weymouth, Dorset.
It was also reported that a snorkeller had been seen earlier in the day in the water.
Wyke and Lulworth Coastguard Rescue Teams went to the scene and confirmed that there were personal effects on the beach. A car belonging to the missing man was nearby.
Duncan Ley, controller for the UK Coastguard said: ‘There was enough information for us to be concerned for this snorkeller’s whereabouts and an extensive search of the shoreline and coast was launched.’
The Coastguard Rescue teams along with HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-Solent, two lifeboats from Weymouth and one from Swanage have been conducting the search overnight along with Dorset Police. 
Mr Ley added: ‘The search will resume again later this morning after crew rest but in the meantime if anyone has information that can help us with finding this man, or if it is you and you are safe, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’

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