17 Feb, 2015 @ 17:20
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UPDATE: Search and rescue called off but man still missing

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Gibraltar pumps its sewage into the sea at Europa point

A BIG search and rescue operation has been called off at Europa Point in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar's Europa Point
Gibraltar’s Europa Point

A Spanish national is still missing but treacherous conditions have come in the way of the rescue mission.

The man is believed to have fallen into the choppy waters from a vessel that was three miles from the shore.

The accident happened at around 3.15pm.

Several sea vessels and a Spanish SAR helicopter were dispatched to try and rescue the missing person.

More information to follow…

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Iona Napier

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