RNLI rescue services were called to search for a missing elderly person.
RNLI Eastbourne were called to search for the missing person late last night at Pevensey Bay, east of Eastbourne.
They carried out a "thorough search by sea" alongside other emergency services for around two hours.
The search effort ended around 1am when the individual was located inland by Sussex Police.
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RNLI Eastbourne said: "Just after 11pm last night (September 18), both of our lifeboats were requested to launch to assist in the search for a missing elderly person in the Pevensey Bay area.
"Our volunteer crews carried out a thorough search by sea alongside other emergency services.
"The search was stood down shortly before 1am when Sussex Police located the individual safe and well inland.
"A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers who dropped everything to respond, and to everyone involved in the search for their teamwork and swift response."
Sussex Police confirmed that the individual had been safely located.
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