UPDATED: Coastguard Rescue Teams are this morning (Tuesday) conducting a search of Ryde Sands for a woman who has gone missing in the fog.
It is understood the missing woman, local to the area, was walking her dog on the sands when she became lost shortly before 08:00.
UPDATE @ 10:35 – – The missing woman and her small dog have been successfully located less than two hours after emergency services were alerted to the incident.
The dog walker, who alerted her husband who then in turn alerted HM Coastguard, was found up to her waist in water holding her very much loved dog a considerable distance from the shore.
Ryde Inshore Rescue launched both Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 lifeboats to assist Bembridge and Ryde Coastguard Rescue Teams, who conducted a search of the sands on foot using local knowledge and GPS systems.
Calling the woman’s name, she was eventually located in a cold and wet state and has been seen by paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. A rapid response paramedic was on stand-by ahead of an ambulance crew’s arrival.
The unknown female walks on the beach every day, however got disorientated when the fog rolled in with the tide rising fast.
Karen Bosman, Watch Manager at Solent Coastguard, says:
“This woman told us she often takes her dog for a walk on the beach in this area, but this morning she was not aware of the rising spring tide. Combined with the foggy conditions, she ended up getting stuck up to her waist in the water.
“This must have been a terrifying ordeal and we’re grateful that we managed to recover her in time. To avoid becoming stuck yourself, best to check the weather and tide times before you set out.
“Remember though, if you do get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
