The coastguard and police were called to an incident at a beach in Essex.
Emergency services were at the scene in Walton-on-the-Naze at about 6.30pm this evening (August 10).
It came after concerns were raised for the wellbeing of a woman.
Police, ambulance and the coastguard were in attendance.
As of 7.30pm, an Essex police spokesman said the incident was ongoing and members of the public were asked to avoid the area.
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