There was a huge emergency services presence in the Portland Basin area of Ashton on Tuesday evening.
Several police vehicles were seen close to the museum car park at around 5.30pm.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said the force was called to reports of concern for the welfare of a man.
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