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Drifting Inflatable Prompts Coastguard Call-Out To Yaverland

Coastguard teams were called to Yaverland last night (Tuesday), following reports of a person drifting on an inflatable.

The team were paged alongside Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat to multiple 999 calls 500 metres off the coast.

Arriving on scene, Ventnor Coastguard crews could only find an inflatable. A shoreline search was commenced, with the owners found safe and well near the Driftwood Bar.

Coastguard teams are urging residents not use inflatables without being tethered to the shore.

If you spot someone in difficulty or blowing out to sea dial 999 and ask for coastguard.

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