Dramatic Rescue as Coastguard Helicopter Finds Missing 81-Year-Old on Isle of Wight
Heart-stopping footage shows the Lee-on-Solent Coastguard Rescue 175 helicopter locating an 81-year-old man missing since Sunday on the Isle of Wight.
Man Missing Since Sunday Afternoon
Hampshire Constabulary called in HM Coastguard after the elderly man failed to return from his Sunday afternoon walk on 11 February. The search kicked off just after midnight, with multiple teams joining the hunt.
Multiple Rescue Teams Join Search
- Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team
- Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat
- HM Coastguard Helicopter
The combined effort scoured the area through the night. Just before 5am, the helicopter spotted the missing walker.
Paramedic Winchman Performs Life-Saving Rescue
The coastguard’s paramedic winchman was lowered down and swiftly winched the man onboard. The pensioner was suffering from hypothermia and rushed to St Mary’s Hospital.
“We wish him a speedy recovery,” said rescuers.
The dramatic rescue highlights the vital role of the coastguard and their relentless work through harsh conditions. See the full rescue unfold from the very start at 0:00.
