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Search called off after reports of person at sea

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The search began at about 21:45 BST

Lifeboats, drones and other rescue services have searched the sea off the Jersey coast after receiving unconfirmed reports of a person in the water.

The search off La Braye began at about 21:45 BST on Wednesday and was called off as the light faded shortly after 23:00 BST.

Jersey Coastguard said no-one had been found but the service believed the call had been made with good intentions.

It added the search was suspended until any further information was received.

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Two lifeboats were involved in the multi-agency search

The multi-agency response involved the coastguard, fire service and police, with drones and two lifeboats involved in the operation.

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