Major Search after smash Boat Wreckage Washes up on the Needles
A major search operation is taking place off the Needles after the wreckage was spotted just after 11.15am on Friday. Two Coastguard Rescue Team from uk/news/uk/Ventnor" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Ventnor" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="101826">Ventnor and Needles and at the top of the cliffs setting up a rope system. [data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;}
_psEmbed(“https:///uknip.photoshelter.com”); Two Coastguard Rescue Officers have been lowered over the edge of Tennyson Down to investigate the wreckage they have recovered a fender from the boat and searches are continuing. there is a strong smell of oil on the wreckage that indicates that the boat may have sunk whilst at sea. [su_youtube url=”https:///youtu.be/I9YK2VVvAHU”] The Coastguard Rescue 175 helicopter from Lee-on-Solent is now on the scene and is conducting an aerial search of the area along with two lifeboats from lymington/">Lymington and Mudiford. The UK Coastguard have issued an appeal for the owner of the boat come forward: HM Coastguard is appealing for the owner of a blue vessel to come forward or to anyone that might have information about a blue vessel in this area after debris found at #ScratchellsBay near #Needles earlier this afternoon. Search operation ongoing [su_youtube url=”https:///youtu.be/g9CUE89ZtBs”] More to Follow
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