Lancing sea search: Second body found in search for missing dinghy crew
A second body has sadly been found in the search for a missing dinghy crew off the coast of Lancing.
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The RNLI has confirmed the tragic discovery following a sea search lasting more than 12 hours after a green dinghy was found floating in the sea off Lancing.
A body was sadly found 'late yesterday afternoon (August 10)' in the water in Hove, according to the RNLI, while the second has been found within the last hour.
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Hide AdIt marks a tragic ending to a huge search beginning at around 2pm yesterday, involving the Coastguard and lifeboats from Shoreham, Brighton and Newhaven.
Sussex Police said the dinghy was not thought to be linked to asylum seekers.
The RNLI said the incident is now in the hands of Sussex Police, which has been approached for more information.