FIREFIGHTERS were called to rescue two people who had become lost in the dark in an East Cowes graveyard last night (Wednesday).

Crews from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to the cemetery on Kingston Road at 9.18pm.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We were called to two people who had become lost in the dark.

"After a short search, two intoxicated people were found and released via the main gate which had been left unlocked the whole time.

"The pair were advised to take a taxi."

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