The sighting of a red flare in the vicinity of Osborne Bay led to a call out for search and rescue teams during the early hours of this morning (Sunday).
Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to conduct a search in the area of Wootton Creek at 01:45 following reports of a distress flare being sighted in the night sky.
Cowes RNLI and Ryde Inshore Rescue were also tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard.
Despite a thorough land and sea search, nothing toward was found and the search and rescue teams were stood down.
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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