BREAKING: Two more bodies found at Camber Sands

Emergency services have recovered two more people from the sea at Camber Sands this evening (Wednesday, August 24).
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Aug 2016, 22:39 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 19:23 BST

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The air ambulance landing on the beach at Camber Sands. Photo by @Tashka4 on Twitter SUS-160824-172733001The air ambulance landing on the beach at Camber Sands. Photo by @Tashka4 on Twitter SUS-160824-172733001
The air ambulance landing on the beach at Camber Sands. Photo by @Tashka4 on Twitter SUS-160824-172733001

Three men were confirmed dead after being pulled from the water earlier this afternoon. Now, HM Coastguard have confirmed the bodies of a further two men have been found in the water, taking the total death toll to five.

Rye Bay and Dungeness Coastguard Rescue Teams, Rye Harbour and Dungeness RNLI lifeboats and the UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lydd are currently on scene, alongside Sussex Police.

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A coastguard spokesman said: “Sadly, all five men have been confirmed deceased. Our thoughts are with their families at this time.”

The RNLI are reportedly still searching for a sixth missing person.

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Related topics:Emergency servicesUK CoastguardSussex Police