Midnight Coastguard Drama as Lifeboat and Helicopter Scramble for Distress Call
Emergency Beacon Sparks Nighttime Search
Just before 11pm on Thursday, Cowes lifeboat volunteers and the Coastguard rescue helicopter were scrambled after a distress beacon sounded near Osborne Bay, close to Ryde.
Lifeboat Launches Twice in Daring Rescue Effort
The 1 lifeboat crew launched for a second time, combing the waters under cover of darkness while the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 carried out an aerial sweep.
Search Called Off After Thorough Hunt
After a rigorous sea and inland search, both rescue teams stood down at 12:20am Friday, with no sign of trouble found.
