Desperate hunt for missing woman last seen ‘entering sea alone’ at popular UK beach as huge search operation launched

A MAJOR search is under way for a missing woman last seen entering the sea alone at a popular UK beach. The huge search operation was launched after she was seen getting in the water from Weymouth Esplanade, Dorest, shortly after 11pm yesterday. Cops are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and have appealed to anyone who may have seen her to come forward. Officers have been carrying out searches in the area with support from a National Police Air Service helicopter, HM Coastguard and the RNLI. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The woman is described as being of average build with long hair. She was wearing a long, flowing dress when she entered the water, which was a lighter colour at the top. Police said the woman was alone at the time of the incident and is not believed to have returned. No belongings have been found during a search of the beach area. Inspector Mark Latter, of Dorset Police, is urging any witnesses to get in touch. He said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the woman’s welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate her. Most read in The Sun “The woman was on her own at the time of the incident and no belongings have been found following a search of the beach area. “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed a woman matching the description in the Weymouth Esplanade area at the time of the incident to contact us. “I am also directly appealing to the woman to get in touch with us if she has left the water and is safe and well.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 999, quoting incident number 8-598. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.