The coastguard helicopter was seen landing in East Brighton Park this morning (May 10), as shown in these pictures by Sussex News and Pictures.
The man, who was evacuated from a fishing vessel off Eastbourne, was then transferred to hospital, an HM Coastguard spokesperson added.
1. Man evacuated from fishing vessel off Sussex coast
A man was evacuated from a fishing vessel off the Sussex coast due to medical reasons, HM Coastguard have confirmed. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
2. Man evacuated from fishing vessel off Sussex coast
A man was evacuated from a fishing vessel off the Sussex coast due to medical reasons, HM Coastguard have confirmed. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures
3. Man evacuated from fishing vessel off Sussex coast
A man was evacuated from a fishing vessel off the Sussex coast due to medical reasons, HM Coastguard have confirmed. Photo: Sussex News and Pictures