The Eastbourne RNLI sprang into action this morning just before 11am after a 999 call reported a “body in the water” near Fort Fun.

The inshore lifeboat launched immediately and conducted a thorough search. After scouring the area, rescuers found only a floating log—no body was discovered.

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