Eastbourne RNLI lifeboat launched to help search for missing person

A lifeboat from Eastbourne’s RNLI was launched to help in the search of a missing person close to the pier.
Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 13th Mar 2024, 15:43 BST
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On Friday, March 8, volunteers from Eastbourne’s RNLI were called to help search for a person missing in the vicinity of Eastbourne pier.

After arriving on the scene and going through a thorough search, the person was located and was in the care of Eastbourne’s Coastguard.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for the RNLI stated: “At 2.39pm on Friday, March 8, our D-Class lifeboat 'David H' was tasked to search for a missing person in the vicinity of Eastbourne Pier.

A lifeboat from Eastbourne’s RNLI was launched to help in the search of a missing close to the pier. Picture: Eastbourne RNLIA lifeboat from Eastbourne’s RNLI was launched to help in the search of a missing close to the pier. Picture: Eastbourne RNLI
A lifeboat from Eastbourne’s RNLI was launched to help in the search of a missing close to the pier. Picture: Eastbourne RNLI

"Volunteers responded to their pagers and the boat was launched and made best speed to the search area.

"Fortunately just as the Inshore Lifeboat arrived on scene the person was located and was in the care of Eastbourne Coastguard.”

If you see anyone putting themselves at risk, or if someone’s life is in immediate danger call and ask for the Coastguard straight away.

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