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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 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. |