A BODY has been found in the search for a missing teen after a major search operation at a coastal beauty spot.
Several emergency services and organisations had been searching for the boy since he initially went missing at a Lincolnshire beach.
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Officers were called to Anderby Creek, between Skegness and Mablethorpe, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28.
RNLI lifeboats, HM Coastguard, helicopters and police drones were all deployed as part of the extensive search.
A body was found in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to Lincolnshire Police.
In a statement, the force said: “We are saddened to report that a body was found in the early hours of this morning in the search for a teenager who had been reported missing from Anderby Creek.
“Several emergency services and organisations had been searching for the boy since the initial call was made at 2.49pm on Saturday, 28 June.
“We would like to thank the public’s help in allowing emergency services to respond to the incident.
“Our thoughts at this time are with the boy’s family.”
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Community Assistance Team (L-CAT) said: “We’re really saddened to hear the news that a body was discovered this morning following yesterday’s reports of a missing child in the sea.
“Several L-CAT responders were deployed yesterday to aid the search at Anderby Creek, supporting colleagues from Lincolnshire Police, HM Coastguard Skegness, HM Coastguard Wrangle, RNLI Skegness, RNLI Lifeguards Lincolnshire and East Midlands Ambulance Service.
“Our condolences go to the boy’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
Anderby Creek is a small holiday village known for its caravan parks and holiday retreats.
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