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Red Funnel Ferry Rescues Person From The Solent

A Red Funnel ferry was at the centre of a dramatic rescue earlier today (Thursday), after a person got into trouble in the Solent.

Red Falcon was stopped mid-sailing after staff spotted an individual in the water, alongside a small dingy.

The incident unfolded at around 3.30pm.

Leanna Lakes, Operations Director at Red Funnel, said: 

“They [crew] immediately stopped the vessel and between 3.38pm and 3.40pm the team had prepared a rescue boat for launch and within 1-2 minutes of launch they had reached the casualty.”

Crew reported the incident to Southampton Patrol and a rescue boat met the vessel as it docked.

Emergency services attended shortly after.

Leanna added:

“I am extremely proud of the team onboard the Red Falcon today who quickly and safely responded to this emergency.”

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