SANDBANKS in Poole saw a big emergency services presence this morning (December 17) after a man was seen in the water near to the ferry.
Police, a coastguard helicopter and the Poole RNLI lifeboat team were called out at around 6.45am following concerns for the man’s welfare.
The person recovered themselves to safety before receiving treatment. Dorset Police said no other person had entered the water.
A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “At around 6.45am this morning, HM Coastguard attended an incident at Sandbanks in Poole.
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“Coastguard Rescue Teams from Swanage, Poole and Southbourne were called, alongside an HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and the RNLI Poole lifeboat.
“Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance Service also attended, and the search was stood down at around 8am.”
A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Dorset Police received a report at 6.43am on Tuesday, December 17 raising concern for the welfare of a man who had been in the water near to the ferry in Poole.
“The man was taken to receive treatment and the appropriate care by the ambulance service.
“Searches were carried out by HM Coastguard and the RNLI and following further enquiries, it was established that nobody else had entered the water.”
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