Coastguard respond to incident in Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight
A
mayday call was received tonight from a large motorboat in Osborne Bay, Isle of
Wight. One person was flown to hospital by the Coastguard Rescue helicopter
based at Lee on Solent. Two other people were rescued from the water by a
passing yacht. These two people received medical attention but appear to be
uninjured. Assistance was also given at the scene by the RNLI lifeboat based at
Cowes, Gosport Independent Lifeboat, the South West Ambulance Service and
Hampshire Constabulary. Newport Coastguard Rescue Team provided a safe landing
site for the helicopter. The MAIB have been informed.