Helicopters and boats join search for man in sea
RNLIExtensive searches were carried out after reports a man had fallen from a vessel, HM Coastguard said.
The man reportedly fell into the water in Harwich Harbour in Essex at about 14:30 BST on Sunday.
The search, which included RNLI and coastguard boats from Suffolk and Essex, as well as two helicopters, was stood down at about 19:40.
A coastguard spokesperson confirmed no further searches would be carried out unless more information became available.
"Despite extensive searches the man could not be located and rescue assets were stood down," they said.
The search involved rescue boats from Felixstowe, Harwich, Holbrook and Walton.
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