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Large Scale Search After Jet Ski Found Drifting In The Solent

A large scale search is underway after a jet ski was found drifting in the Solent off Ryde.

Several lifeboat crews from the mainland and HM Coastguard rescue helicopter are all involved in the search.

The search was launched after a white and burgundy Yamaha Waverunner jet ski was found adrift in the Eastern Solent, with a killcord not attached and a mobile phone on board.

Gosport independent lifeboat, a Coastguard helicopter, Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team and Calshot RNLI Lifeboat are searching the scene.

The jet ski has a 201 Langstone Harbour sticker.

If you know the owner call HM Coastguard on 023 92 552100.

*UPDATED 7.20am

*Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard teams are conducting shoreline searches between Ryde and East Cowes.

Bembridge and Yarmouth Lifeboats are also involved, while a spotter plane has been searching from above.

 

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