EMERGENCY services rushed to Shanklin Esplanade this afternoon (Thursday) to reports of a teenager in the water.

Police, paramedics, the Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team and the Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were called to the scene at 2.13pm.

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team tweeted: "We were tasked to a report of a teen in the water at Shanklin.

"Bembridge was also tasked, but both teams stood down as the person was safe.

"Many thanks to the first informant who did the right thing and called 999 and asked for the coastguard."

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