I agree that it's a bit odd that no-one was named. However, I was there during the search and saw the body when it was washed to shore for about a second. And it really was a body.

In response to the comment doubting the truth about the human life taken in the water at Brighton yesterday, I can confirm that it IS NOT a hoax. My family and I had taken a trip to the beach from our home town, Watford. We were unfortunate enough to be standing 20/30 feet (approx) away from the shore when his limp, lifeless body was tossed about by the waves and then briefly thrown onto the sand before being dragged back under the water. A lifeguard, ambulance crew and police officers standing watch along the waters-edge dashed forward to try to bring him out but it was too late.The water so so choppy and vicious!
We didn't leave the beach/pier until approximately 7 o'clock last night and the helicopter, ambulance crew and police had all left by then. The male's body had not been recovered by then and from what I've read today I don't think there's any news so far.
So, anyone doubting the credibility of this tragic story should just be thinking themselves lucky that they have the luxury of asking if this is a hoax. We are still coming to terms with witnessing that tragic scene.

I think after The recent drowning of two people in the space of one week the seafront office should have another lifeguard closer to the pier.

People need to check the color of the flag before attempting to go in the water.
Our Police and Coast guards do a fine Job but we need to take responsibility and think before going in the water especially with the bad weather we have now!

Just because people think they saw a body, I still remain to be convinced , Bodies float and with a massive air and sea search they have turned up nowt.

Furthermore, I think the council should drain the sea and fill it with playsand, then people like mannequin man (who found time to go swimming during the working week) wont put their lives (and others in jepordy)

I agree!

Turn the whole beach into a "nimby conservation area" where people in the real world can go to see the bleating croc sandal wearing people being PC and preaching useless modern methods of opinion and behaviour.

Spencer could have a small holding selling Lentil Soup.