THE coastguard have been called to a search in Sandown this morning (Saturday).

Crews were called to the scene at 9.30am this morning.

A spokesperson for the coastguard said: "The incident is ongoing, so we cannot make any further comment at this time."

Updated 2pm

The search has now been called off. 

A spokesperson for the coastguard said teams were called after a pile of clothes was spotted on Sandown beach. 

However, it was established that these had been left on the beach by a swimmer last night.