Emergency services rushed to rescued a woman found at sea overnight.
The woman was found off the coast of Canvey last night.
A heavy emergency services presence was seen at the island's seafront and various residents took to social media to share their concern.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were contacted at 8.40pm on Wednesday, June 13 with concerns for a woman’s welfare in Western Esplanade, Canvey.
"Officers, the ambulance service and coastguard attended.
"She was found in the sea and was brought back to the shore before being taken to hospital."
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