THE SEARCH was on for two missing children in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday).

Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team and Ryde Rescue Inshore Lifeboat were both tasked at 2.20pm to search for the pair, believed to be lost in the Ryde area.

A spokesperson from UK Coastguard confirmed that after almost 40 minutes, both children were found safe and well in Ryde and returned to their parents shortly after.