NewsUK NewsMissing personsLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoA young man is believed to have vanished after entering a lake in Swanscombe, Kent, with police and rescue teams launching a major search operationEmergency crews at the scene (Image: UKNIP)Updated 22:01, 27 May 2026A major search operation has been launched for a young man thought to have vanished after going into a lake in Kent.Police raced to the scene just before 3pm this afternoon following concerns for a person in the Swanscombe area.It is believed a young man may have vanished after entering the water, according to Metro.Images showed a large emergency services response, with two small rescue dinghies seen on the water.View PostToday22:01 BSTStatement from Kent PoliceKent Police was called to the area just before 3pm due to concerns for a person in Swanscombe.A spokesperson said: "Kent Police was called at around 2.51pm on Wednesday 27 May 2026 due to concerns for a person in the Galley Hill Road area of Swanscombe."Officers are currently at the scene along with other emergency services."The Mirror has contacted the force for further information.Today21:58 BSTPolice and rescue teams at the scenePolice and rescue crews pictured at the scene(Image: UKNIP)Today21:55 BSTTwo rescue dinghies on lake edgeEmergency services have been pictured standing alongside two small rescue dinghies at the edge of the lake.Kent Police have confirmed officers are currently at the scene along with other emergency services.‌Today21:53 BSTMultiple emergency crews deployedEmergency services are continuing to search a river in Swanscombe, Kent, where a young man is believed to have vanished.The search operation is understood to involve Kent Police, volunteers from Kent Search and Rescue, team from South East Coast Ambulance Service and specialist water rescue teams.Thermal drone operators are also reportedly being used.Today21:51 BSTWhat we knowKent Police were called at around 2.51pm today due to concerns for a person in the Galley Hill Road area of Swanscombe.Officers arrived at the scene with other emergency services, where a search operation is ongoing.‌