Emergency Services Swarm Ventnor Seafront in Cliff Search Drama
Chaos at Ventnor seafront this morning as emergency crews rushed to a cliff-top search just before 9am. Police arrived at La Falaise car park on the Esplanade and launched a full-scale operation along the coastline.
Coastguards and Lifeboat Join the Hunt
Two coastguard teams from Ventnor and Bembridge joined forces with the RNLI Bembridge lifeboat, scouring both cliff tops and waters below. The search was sparked by reports of a person last seen on the cliffs, prompting a high-alert response.
False Alarm as Hoax Call Uncovered
After a tense morning, the emergency services confirmed the call was a hoax. Crews are now standing down, but the brief scramble highlights the constant vigilance along the Isle of Wight coast.
