Blackpool search called off
A search for a man swept out to sea while walking his dog in Blackpool has been called off.
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– Family statementPaul is a hardworking man who enjoys spending time with friends and loves his family dearly.
He’s only recently moved back to Blackpool and we’re obviously shocked by what has happened and it’s a difficult time for us all, particularly as Paul can’t swim and we fear the worst.
We’re now just waiting for that fateful call to say that he’s been found so we can have some closure.
We’d like to thank all the emergency services for their efforts in trying to find and rescue Paul.
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Photo of man missing off Blackpool coast released
The man that was swept into the sea at Blackpool just after midnight on New Year's Day has been named as 41-year-old Paul Morris from South Shore, Blackpool.
He previously lived in Barrow-in-Furness. Despite shoreline searches his body has not yet been recovered from the water.
Missing man named as 41-year-old Paul Morris
The man that was swept into the sea at Blackpool just after midnight on New Year's Day has been named as 41-year-old Paul Morris from South Shore, Blackpool.
He previously lived in Barrow-in-Furness. Despite shoreline searches his body has not yet been recovered from the water.
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Search for man swept out to sea in Blackpool called off
A search for a man swept out to sea while walking his dog in Blackpool has been called off.
The 41-year-old was with a friend on the beach when a wave caught him in gale force winds around midnight on New Year's Eve.
A search by the RNLI and other emergency services failed to find him.
Search for missing man resumes
A search for the body of a man swept out to sea while walking his dog at Blackpool will resume later.
The 41 year old was with a friend on the beach when a wave caught him in gale force winds around midnight on New Year's Eve.
A search by the RNLI and other emergency services failed to find him
Search for missing dog walker called off in Blackpool
A spokesman for the Coastguard said the search has been called off for the night and will resume tomorrow morning.
Lancashire police confirm search for man swept into sea continues.
A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said: "The man and a friend were walking a dog along steps leading from the Promenade to the sea, close to the Central Pier on South Shore, when a wave washed them into the sea."
She added that the man was from the local area and the search is continuing.