Portland Coastguard launched a search after reports from police of a person potentially cut off by the tide.
A member of public reported a flashing light on the shoreline west of Seaton, Devon, on Tuesday night.
It was traced to a local fisherman who confirmed that he had been using a light in the area and the search was stood down.
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