Solent Coastguard tasked Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team to reports of a concern for welfare near the South Coast of the Island this morning (Friday).
Coastguard Rescue Officers were called at 10:52 to support the Hampshire Constabulary after concerns were raised for individual in the Blackgang area.
A search was carried out near to Gore Cliff between Blackgang and Niton, but with no further information received teams were stood down from the incident at around 14:00 – 3 hours after the search began.
If you or someone else is in difficulty on the coast or at sea, or if you spot what you think may be unexploded ordnance, then dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Further safety information can be found at https://coastguardsafety.campaign.gov.uk/.
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