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Search for man swept out into sea Man swept into sea in high winds
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A search is under way off the coast of Blackpool to find a man who was swept into the sea along with two other men who both managed to clamber to safety. A search is under way to find a man who was swept into the sea during a night out in Blackpool.
The incident happened on Saturday at about 2350 BST when the sea was very rough with strong winds, a Lancashire Police spokesman said. Jack Saunders, 18, was hit by a wave as he went to get a "closer look at the sea" near the New Memorial on the north promenade around midnight on Saturday.
The men had been watching the high waves near the new memorial on the North Promenade. Two friends, who went to check on him, were also swept into the water but managed to clamber to safety.
Police named the missing man as Jack Saunders, aged 18, from Wrexham. A search by the coastguard and police began again at first light but Mr Saunders is feared to have drowned.
He had been visiting the resort with a group of friends, one of whom contacted police. Large waves
Mr Saunders, from Wrexham, north Wales, was with 11 friends when he went to look at the water.
According to the coastguard, there was almost a force seven gale with strong winds causing large waves to crash onto the slipway.
Emergency services searched the area until about 0245 BST on Sunday and then resumed the search at 0600 BST.Emergency services searched the area until about 0245 BST on Sunday and then resumed the search at 0600 BST.
The teenager's family have been informed. The coastguards Liverpool watch manager, Su Daintith, said: "The tragic incident that occurred last night just goes to highlight both how powerful, and how dangerous the sea can be, especially when there are strong winds and gales.
"In weather such as this we would advise members of the public to stay as far away from the edge of the promenade as possible, always staying the appropriate side of railings and boundaries to prevent accidents like these happening.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this time."