Searches in Brighton, Florida for Missing Swimmers

Search operations are underway in both Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Brighton, England, after reports of missing individuals in the water. In Fort Lauderdale, authorities responded on Friday afternoon when four swimmers entered the Atlantic Ocean but only three returned, prompting beach search efforts involving fire rescue teams and police near Seabreeze Boulevard and Las Olas Boulevard. In Brighton, a significant search began early Wednesday near Brighton Palace Pier with coastguard helicopters, lifeboats, and rescue teams from Shoreham and Newhaven deployed following reports of a potential person in the water. The Brighton search is occurring amid adverse weather, including yellow warnings for heavy rain and potential flooding. Both incidents remain active investigations, and authorities have not provided further updates on the missing individuals. Communities in both locations remain on alert as the search efforts continue.