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Search Suspended For Missing Jet Skier In The Solent

A search for a jet skier who went missing in the Solent has been suspended.

HM Coastguard launched a major search after a jet ski was discovered on Tuesday evening (4).

Despite a through and comprehensive search by RNLI lifeboats from Bembridge, Cowes, Yarmouth and Calshot, independent lifeboats from Gosport and Ryde, the search and rescue helicopter from Lee-on-the-Solent, HM Coastguard’s fixed wing aircraft, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Hillhead, Hayling Island, Ventnor and Bembridge and the Hampshire Police Marine Unit, nothing has been found.

HM Coastguard said:

"The search which began at 7.28pm on Tuesday and continued overnight and throughout yesterday, has now been suspended, pending further information.

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this very difficult time."

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