A man has died after falling unwell on Sandown Beach.
The HM Coastguard helicopter, from Lee on Solent, which had been carrying out training in the area, diverted to the incident - while the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was also called.
Coastguard rescue teams from Bembridge and Ventnor were also called, along with Sandown Lifeboat.
Members of the public have praised emergency teams, including nearby lifeguards, who were on scene within moments of the alarm being raised.
The holidaymaker, in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said:
"HM Coastguard has been responding to a request for help from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, with a medical incident at Sandown, Isle of Wight
"The Coastguard rescue helicopter from Lee on Solent had been out on a training exercise when it responded along with coastguard rescue teams from Bembridge and Ventnor."
Ryde Beach Lifeguards said:
"This afternoon [Monday] our Beach Lifeguard team at Sandown responded to an unconscious, non-breathing casualty to the west of Sandown Pier.
"The casualty, a tourist in his 70s, was pulled from the water, with the team performing CPR as well as using the AED. Shortly backed up by Paramedics, Coastguards, the Air Ambulance and the Police.
"The team and emergency services worked on the casualty for approximately 40 minutes, before he was declared dead at the scene.
"We cannot thank everyone enough for the support and fantastic team work from all emergency services involved in the incident. Everyone worked seamlessly together, and gave their all to try and save the gentleman’s life, but it was not to be on this occasion sadly.
"Our sincerest condolences go out to the gentleman’s family and friends."
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