The RNLI Alfred Albert Williams lifeboat from Bembridge was launched just before 6pm today,(Sunday April 24).
The lifeboat was launched at the request of Solent Coastguard following a report from the Brittany Ferry Bretagne that a passenger had seen someone in the water about 2 miles south of Bembridge Ledge.
Once on scene at the reported location sadly a body was recovered. The person was then brought back to the Lifeboat Station where it was handed over to the local Police.
