Emergency services are battling to save the life of a man who has been pulled from the sea at Sandown tonight (Sunday).
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and HM Coastguard on the beach at Culver Parade, close to the junction with Fort Street.
The yellow and green air ambulance helicopter has landed at Sandham Gardens.
Witnesses tell Island Echo that at around 20:15 cries for help could be heard in the area as the incident unfolded. The casualty is said to have been in the sea with others when events took a turn for the worse.
UPDATE @ 21:30 – Paramedics are rushing the casualty to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport by land. Police are escorting the ambulance.
The man’s life hangs in the balance, but the muti-agency response has given him the best chances of survival.
Emergency teams have now stood down from Eastern Gardens beach.
UPDATE MONDAY – Sadly, medics were unable to save the gentleman’s life.
Read the latest at https://www.islandecho.co.uk/tragedy-strikes-in-sandown-as-man-dies-following-sea-rescue/.
Just hope he is ok x
Thanx goodness for the Coastguards
The coastguard didn’t pull the guy out. They turned up after the paramedics came
You’re right. We were there. Just awful, hope he is ok
Please keep us updated
Thanks to the fourth emergency service, the coast guard…. not the AA as the advert states.
Came across this as it was unfolding. Huge shout out to the ambulance service who were straight into action. Two units and the helicopter. Also a shout out to the lady with with push chair who ran off and returned withheld defib equipment. A lot of very concerned people about and I am sure they will all join me in offering best wishes and a speedy recovery.
So sad to hear the news today. My thoughts are with the family, Friends and all those who tried so desperately to achieve a more favorable outcome. Rest in Peace.
Any updates on how the person is. Was there when things unfolded an been on my mind ever since. Thoughts are with the person and family
He passed away. Terribly, terribly sad. Watched them go in, it all happened so quickly! Everyone was amazing. Thoughts are with his family and friends xx