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Search for man in water in Norfolk Broads suspended

Search for man in water in Norfolk Broads suspended
BBC England Saturday 30 May 2026, 09:02 UTC 1 min read
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Search for man in water in Norfolk Broads suspended Extensive searches for a man who got into difficulty in the water in the Norfolk Broads have been suspended. Norfolk Police said it was called to Ferry Road, Surlingham, following reports of concern for the man's safety at about 14:33 BST on Friday. The force said emergency services including fire, ambulance, air ambulance and coastguard attended.

Search for man in water in Norfolk Broads suspended Extensive searches for a man who got into difficulty in the water in the Norfolk Broads have been suspended. Norfolk Police said it was called to Ferry Road, Surlingham, following reports of concern for the man's safety at about 14:33 BST on Friday. The force said emergency services including fire, ambulance, air ambulance and coastguard attended. In an update on Saturday morning, HM Coastguard said it suspended its search at about 21:00 on Friday, "pending any new information". The Coastguard said following an "extensive search" it had suspended its response and was no longer at the scene. It said: "A HM Coastguard helicopter was sent as well as Coastguard rescue teams from Gorleston and Winterton, and Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service. "Following an extensive search, HM Coastguard suspended its response at about 21:00 pending any new information." Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, which also attended, received a stop message at 21:30 on Friday. Do you have a story suggestion for Norfolk? Contact us below. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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