A search is taking place off the Suffolk coast for a fisherman swept out to sea by a wave. Yarmouth Coastguard was called by police after reports a man was in the water at Benacre Sluice at Kessingland.
The man and a friend were angling from the beach or jetty at the time. A helicopter from RAF Wattisham is taking part in the operation.
The Lowestoft Coastguard Rescue Team is searching the shore and Lowestoft RNLI all-weather lifeboat has been launched.
'Sea temperature' Other rescue units have joined the search, including the Gorleston Coastguard rescue team and Southwold and Caister lifeboats.
The man was wearing black waterproof trousers with a black jacket, and was not wearing a lifejacket.
Christina Martin, Yarmouth Coastguard watch manager, said: "The weather on scene is quite good with good visibility, however the sea is quite rough with big breaking waves, and a very heavy swell which is hampering the search at present.
"The sea temperature is between 12 and 14 degrees, and for the man to have a chance of survival he will need to be located quickly."
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