Coastguard appeal for information about skipper of upturned catamaran
The UK Coastguard is requesting information from members of
the public after a catamaran dinghy was found upturned yesterday by a merchant
vessel, 25 miles north east of North Foreland.
The Coastguard helicopter from Lydd, Margate Coastguard
Rescue Team and RNLI lifeboats from Ramsgate and Margate searched throughout
the afternoon and evening but no sign was found of a missing person. The Hobie
Cat dinghy and some personal possessions have now been brought to shore.
Frank O’Neill, Senior Watch Manager says:
“Despite an extensive search for a missing person yesterday,
we have been unable to locate anyone. Today, coastguard rescue teams will
conduct a shoreline search to try and gather more information. Kent Police are
also carrying out investigations. If members of the public have further
information about the catamaran and its skipper they can call us on 01304
210008.