On Thursday, 21st March at 14:39, Eastbourne’s RNLI lifeboats were deployed following a mayday distress call from the Cow Gap area.
Amid dense fog, the lifeboat crews raced to the scene, initiating a comprehensive search alongside local coastguard units and a helicopter from Lydd. Despite the challenging conditions, the joint rescue teams, including three Coastguard rescue squads and two lifeboat crews, conducted a meticulous search operation.