A body found on a beach in Sussex is believed to be that of a second man who was swept out to sea after standing by the water's edge for a dare.
It was found by a member of the public at Rottingdean, about three and a half miles east of Brighton's Palace Pier, where the men were last seen.
It is believed to be that of missing Dan Nicholls, 23, from Brighton.
The body of Freddie Reynolds, 24, a dispensary technician from Brighton, was found at Saltdean on Saturday.
School friendsDet Ch Insp Carwyn Hughes, of Sussex Police, said: "Dan's family has been informed and has yet to make a formal identification but it is likely to be Dan.
"We are supporting them in what has been a horrendous weekend for all those involved. Our search is now suspended while identification is confirmed."
Mr Nicholls and Mr Reynolds were school friends and used to share a flat together, their families said.
In a statement, Mr Reynolds' family said his loss would leave a "huge void in a lot of people's lives" and described him as "a very loyal and brilliant friend".
Mr Nicholls was described by his family as "very bright" and "well-loved by many".
The pair got into difficulty near Palace Pier at 01:00 GMT on Saturday, police believe.
They had been on the beach with three other men, who raised the alarm.
Det Ch Insp Hughes said their friends had told how Mr Nicholls was knocked off his feet by a wave, sweeping him out to sea.
"On seeing this, Freddie, with another friend, started to strip and Freddie dived in to rescue Dan but was also swept out.
"Their shocked friends tried to enter the water but were beaten back by the waves," he said.
Det Ch Insp Hughes added that the friends had discussed the dare before seeing the ferocity of the waves.
Mr Reynolds' family praised his "bravery" after formally identifying his body.
In a statement they said: "We are devastated but also extremely proud of Freddie and the bravery he showed in trying to save Dan."
The search for them had been co-ordinated throughout the night by the coastguard with two all-weather lifeboats, a rescue helicopter and two shoreline rescue teams from Shoreham and Newhaven.
It was called off at 04:30 GMT.
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