A HUGE search operation is underway after a man went missing in the water off Bournemouth beach.
A coastguard helicopter is currently at the scene along with Dorset Police and the RNLI.
GettyA huge search operation has been launched after a man went missing at Bournemouth beach[/caption]
Local news reports say a helicopter is hovering over the area.
Meanwhile RNLI jet skis and volunteers are understood to be searching along the seafront.
In a statement, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “HM Coastguard is currently coordinating the search for a male, following a report of a person in the water at Bournemouth beach.
“The Poole and Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Teams, a Coastguard helicopter, Poole RNLI lifeboat and Dorset Police are currently on scene.”
A witness told the Bournemouth Echo that people are being asked to get out of the sea.
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