A frantic search is underway off the Sussex coast after reports of a person overboard this morning near Newhaven, just south of Brighton Marina.
Emergency Call Sparks Major Rescue Operation
At 10:19am, HM Coastguard received an urgent alert about someone falling from a vessel. They quickly launched a multi-agency response to find the missing person.
All Hands on Deck: Lifeboats, Helicopters and Planes Join Hunt
- RNLI all-weather lifeboats from Shoreham and Newhaven sped to the scene.
- HM Coastguard rescue helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft scour the skies.
- Two nearby vessels have also joined the search in the water.
“At 10.19am this morning, HM Coastguard received reports of a person overboard from a vessel off Newhaven. RNLI lifeboats from Shoreham and Newhaven have been sent to search, along with an HM Coastguard rescue helicopter, a Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft and two nearby vessels in the vicinity. The incident is ongoing.”
The rescue mission continues as crews work tirelessly to find the missing individual. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
