Missing person search in Eastbourne: RNLI, police and coastguard launch major rescue operation
A major search operation was launched in Eastbourne on Thursday evening (April 30) to find a missing person, the RNLI said.
Eastbourne RNLI said its lifeboat was called out just before 7.05pm.
The coastguard, police and coastguard helicopter were involved in the operation, it added.
A statement on Eastbourne RNLI’s Facebook page read: “Solent Coastguard requested our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat 'David H' to launch on service to conduct a search for a missing person to the west of Eastbourne.
“Our crew worked alongside local coastguards, police officers and the coastguard helicopter.
“No further information will be released.
“This was the 7th time this week our dedicated volunteers have responded to their pagers. We would like to thank our crew’s families and employers for their ongoing support and understanding, which enables our volunteers to continue providing this lifesaving service.”