Major Rescue Operation Underway Off Isle of Wight Coast
A massive search is underway between Cowes and Yarmouth for a missing male swimmer. The alarm was raised around 3.30pm after he was spotted struggling in the water near the Royal Yacht Squadron, about 400 metres offshore, drifting towards Gurnard Bay.
Coastguard, Lifeboats, and Rescue Teams Join Forces
Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 is scouring the area from above, while Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge, Ventnor, and The Needles comb the coastline below. The Cowes RNLI lifeboat is also on the scene, working alongside police and WightSAR volunteer search teams.
HM Coastguard Appeals for Public Help
“If you have any information, please contact the Solent Coastguard immediately at 02392552100. In an emergency, dial 999.”
The search operation involves multiple agencies all focused on locating the missing man. Authorities urge anyone with details on the swimmer’s whereabouts to come forward without delay.
