Published: October 1, 2009
Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards in five hour search for missing man

Burnham-On-Sea Coastguards joined a huge five-hour search for a missing person near Weston on Wednesday night (Septeber 30th).

Coastguards from the town scoured a large area between Birnbeck Pier and Sand Bay to find the missing man, who was described as being in a "distressed "state.

Burnham Coastguard Officer Steve Bird told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "We searched a large area on foot between Birnbeck Pier and Sand Bay - including the wooded area - after concern was raised for the man's safety."

"We searched for more than five hours until around 2am when the operation was called off."

Police spokesman Wayne Baker told Burnham-On-Sea.com that the man, who was understood to be aged in his 30s, had later returned home to his relieved family. Police and a helicopter were also involved in the search.

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