Search for 'missing swimmer' off Skegness coast is stood down

Emergency services were scrambled at approximately 3.30pm on Sunday after reports emerged of a man who had gone missing from a swim in Ingoldmells.

The operation- involving lifeboats, coastguard teams and a rescue helicopter – was stood down in the early hours of this morning, pending any new information.

An HM Coastguard spokesperson confirmed the extensive response: "HM Coastguard responded to reports made at about 3.30pm on 23 November of a man missing from a swim off Skegness. An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter; Skegness, Mablethorpe, Wrangle and Sutton Bridge Coastguard Rescue Teams; and lifeboats from Skegness and Mablethorpe RNLI were sent.

"The HM Coastguard response was stood down, pending any new information, at about 3.30am on 24 November. Lincolnshire Police also attended."

The volunteer crews from the RNLI were out for almost 12 hours. A spokesperson for the charity provided a concise update on their efforts: "Skegness RNLI launched their Shannon class all-weather lifeboat at 3.30pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday 23 November). The search was stood down at 3am this morning."

Lincolnshire Police said the man’s family has been informed of the latest update. A spokesperson said: “We received a call yesterday afternoon (23 November) reporting that a man was missing after having gone into the sea at Ingoldmells. It is believed he entered the sea at around 3.30pm.

“The man's family have been informed.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lincolnshire Police on 101. If you see anyone in difficulty on the coast or suspect they are in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.