Lantern blamed for lifeboat call out

By Ross Findon

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

 

A CHINESE lantern is thought to have sparked a search operation on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Monday) evening.

Solent Coastguard alerted Cowes RNLI of a possible distress flare being spotted over the River Medina at 7.19pm.

The lifeboat was launched, but recalled.

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