Man rescued from water underneath Clacton Pier | Harwich and Manningtree Standard
A DRUNK man had to be rescued after he was found floating in the water in dangerous currents. Experienced beach patroller Danny Aygling spotted the man on his back fully clothed, drifting under Clacton Pier about 50 to 70 metres offshore just before 6pm last Tuesday. Losing sight of him as he went under the structure – which is dangerous to swim under due to hidden objects and strong, swirling currents – the Tendring Council beach patrol team launched a rescue board to find the man. ...