Coastguard Scrambles After Dinghy Panic Near Ryde Pier
The Solent Coastguard sprang into action at 12.35am following reports of an upturned dinghy west of Ryde Pier. Concerned witnesses feared there were people stranded in the water.
False Alarm as Lifeboat Launches Rescue Mission
The Ryde inshore lifeboat, known as Ryde Rescue Two, was launched promptly and arrived on the scene by 12.50am. A swift search followed.
Hot Tub Cover Mistaken for Dinghy
After a brief hunt, the crew discovered the “dinghy” was actually a 2-metre round hot tub cover. The item was safely recovered and brought back to shore, much to everyone’s relief.
