Air ambulance lands in Surlingham as Coastguard also seen

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A major search has been launched for a man who got into difficulty in the water on the Norfolk Broads.

Norfolk Police was called to Ferry Road, Surlingham, following reports of concern for the man's safety at about 2.30pm today.

The air ambulance was among the emergency helicopters seen near the Norfolk beauty spot searching for the man.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance was seen landing in Surlingham, near the River Yare at 3.47pm today, Friday, May 29.

Local, David Ward, also said that the Coastguard helicopter circled around the River Yare.

A spokesman for Norfolk police said: "Emergency services are on scene including fire, ambulance, air ambulance and coastguard."

The force were first called at 2.33pm following reports of concern for the man's safety.

The route taken by the coastguard helicopter. (Image: Flight Radar24)

Flight Radar showed the Coastguard helicopter, which took off from Manston in Kent, circle the river for roughly an hour.

Mr Ward also said that the police helicopter was seen in the area.

The East of England Air Ambulance stayed in Surlingham for 50 minutes before taking off and landing at Norwich Airport.

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