Man overboard report sparks search near Portsmouth Harbour
HM Coastguard is coordinating a search and rescue
mission after reports of a man overboard off a ferry near Portsmouth Harbour.
The Mayday call came in around 10.50am today (29
August) and an extensive search is being carried out of the area. Two RNLI
lifeboats from Portsmouth, the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from
Lee-on-Solent, Hillhead and Portsmouth Coastguard Rescue Teams are all
involved.
Also assisting are harbour patrol vessels and a Royal Navy vessel. HM
Coastguard has also broadcast a relay to vessels in the area requesting they
respond, and assist with the search.
We have no further information at this time.