Man Rescued After Scallop Boat Sinks Off Seaford Coast
A tense sea rescue is underway near Seaford, close to Newhaven, after a scalloping vessel sent out a distress signal at dawn.
Emergency Alert Sparks Massive Search
At around 6am, the Coastguard responded to an emergency beacon from the 45ft fishing boat, Joanna C, which went down about three nautical miles offshore. A man was found clutching a buoy and rushed to hospital. However, two crew members remain missing.
Search in Full Swing — Helicopters, Lifeboats & More
- Two helicopters and two lifeboats scour the waves.
- Coastguard rescue teams comb nearby shoreline for any signs.
- Other local fishing boats join frantic efforts to find missing sailors.
Thankfully one of the three people on board at the time of sinking has been pulled out of the water and brought to shore by the Newhaven RNLI lifeboat, but the intensive air and sea search for the two missing crew continues,” said Piers Stanbury, HM Coastguard controller.
Debris spotted close to the emergency beacon’s location, but no life raft has been found yet, maintaining fears for the missing fishermen.
