The coastguard have made an unusual discovery on a rescue call out on the Lincolnshire coast.

HM Coastguard Skegness were alerted to a possible person in the water at 2.55pm on Tuesday, July 30.

When lifeguards arrived at the beach, they spoke to the informant who told them they thought a person was struggling in the sea.

But when the search for the person began, crews discovered that the person was in fact a large seal.


The coastguard have praised the person who notified them, however, and stressed that they should always be called out even if the caller isn't entirely sure on what or who they are seeing in the water.

A spokesperson said: "Good call by the member of public. As always, if in doubt give us a shout."


Rescuers promptly left the seal to its own devices and stood down - allowing it to enjoy the rest of its day.

The person out at sea turned out to be a seal instead!