Missing three year-old prompts Sandown police search (Image: Newsquest)
COASTGUARD and police were called to reports of a missing girl in Sandown this afternoon (Sunday).
At 1.37pm, Bembridge and Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Teams were called to assist police with a search for a missing three year-old near to Sandown Pier.
Before other rescue teams tasked had arrived — including Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 — the child was found by an eagle-eyed member of the public.
📟Callout 12/07/20 tasked alongside @VentnorCRT & @IOWightPolice to a missing 3 year old near to Sandown Pier. Child found by a eagle eyed member of the public 👍 pic.twitter.com/ft4KAUtw3M
— Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team (@BembridgeCRT) July 12, 2020
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