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Man missing after boat runs aground

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Generic image of a police car at night. The side of the car is covered in a large blue and reflective yellow checker pattern.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Police said Jason was last seen late on Monday night (generic image)

Searches are under way to find a man who went missing after he entered the water to free a boat.

Jason was last seen on the coastline near Napier Road in Poole at about 23:00 BST on Monday.

Dorset Police said the 50-year-old, from the local area, had been on a cabin cruiser when it ran aground and he got out to try and free it.

Officers said he had been wearing a green fleece material tracksuit with a hood and Nike Air Max trainers.

Insp Robin Morgan, of Dorset Police, said: "We have been carrying out searches of the immediate area alongside the HM Coastguard helicopter and lifeboats to try and find him and would ask anyone who may have seen him or have information that may assist to get in touch."

Police have not released Jason's surname and have been asked whether the boat was recovered.

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