A MULTI-agency search was launched after two swimmers were feared to missing in the sea in Burnham-on-Sea.
A coastguard helicopter, two lifeboats and police rushed to Burnham beach at around 6pm last night (July 12) after receiving reports that two people were in difficulty after entering the sea.
Burnham RNLI and Burnham Coastguard scoured the coastline on foot and a helicopter looked from above with a specialist camera to see if they could see the swimmers.
Police arrived and told Burnham Coastguard no people had been reported missing.
After making extensive enquiries on the beach and the seafront and getting no results both crews stood down.
A spokesman for Burnham Coastguard said they are pleased members of the public called to report their concerns.
"It was fair to say that this was a well-intended call.
"We are happy that no one was in any difficulty and the first informant did exactly the right thing in calling us.
"Better to be called and not needed than not be called for fear of being embarrassed.
"99.9 per cent of calls are because people are in difficulty or concern for others welfare.
"We thank everyone for taking the time to look out for others along our beautiful stretch of coast as it shows what a fantastic community we live in."
If you are in difficulty or are concerned for anyone along the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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