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Sea search body 'is missing man' Sea search body 'is missing man'
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A body found on a Lancashire beach is believed to be that of a teenager who was swept out to sea in Blackpool.A body found on a Lancashire beach is believed to be that of a teenager who was swept out to sea in Blackpool.
Jack Saunders, 18, from Wrexham, north Wales, was hit by a wave on the north promenade at midnight on Saturday.Jack Saunders, 18, from Wrexham, north Wales, was hit by a wave on the north promenade at midnight on Saturday.
Rescuers found the body of the man on the beach at Stargate, close to the seaside resort, on Monday. Rescuers found the body of the man on the beach at Starr Gate, close to the seaside resort, on Monday.
Police said it was believed to be that of Mr Saunders, who had been on a night out. Formal identification will take place on Tuesday.Police said it was believed to be that of Mr Saunders, who had been on a night out. Formal identification will take place on Tuesday.
Two friends who tried to help Mr Saunders were also swept into the water but managed to get to safety.Two friends who tried to help Mr Saunders were also swept into the water but managed to get to safety.
The teenager had been with a group of 11 people on an night out in the resort when the tragedy happened.The teenager had been with a group of 11 people on an night out in the resort when the tragedy happened.
Searches by the coastguard and police took place on Saturday and Sunday but Mr Saunders was feared to have drowned.Searches by the coastguard and police took place on Saturday and Sunday but Mr Saunders was feared to have drowned.
A force seven gale with strong winds caused large waves to crash onto the promenade on Saturday night, the coastguard said.A force seven gale with strong winds caused large waves to crash onto the promenade on Saturday night, the coastguard said.