Coastguard crews and paramedics have been called to the scene. (Image: County Press)
COASTGUARD crews and paramedics have been called to an incident on Ventnor beach this afternoon (Friday).
UPDATE: A man has been pronounced dead and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
At approximately 1pm, Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Teams were called to the scene.
Bembridge RNLI are also in attendance, as is the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service.
UPDATE:
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has also responded to the incident near Ventnor Esplanade.
So, too, have police.
HM Coastguard have confirmed crews are responding to reports of a person in the water.
More to follow.
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