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Search For ‘Missing’ Kayakers Off Bembridge ‘Suspended’

A major search for kayakers, feared missing off Bembridge, has been suspended.

HM Coastguard says it was alerted to two kayakers in difficulty earlier this afternoon.

A major search was launched off Bembridge, involving a Coastguard Helicopter.

Bembridge RNLI, and Bembridge And Ventnor Coastguard teams were also scrambled to the incident.

A coastguard spokesperson says the search has not been called off:

Bembridge all weather and inshore lifeboats, Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams and a Coastguard helicopter have been searching for two kayakers, reported as in difficulty off Bembridge, Isle of Wight.

“The search has been ongoing throughout this afternoon but has now been suspended with nothing found.”

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