The Coastguard, Ambulance Service, Fire Service and Police were all involved in the incident which took place just after 6pm on Thursday night. Our thoughts are with family and friends.
A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire will be testing out a number of landing sites today (Tuesday) in a multi-agency exercise taking place across the Isle of Wight.
The rescue operation has involved Ventnor Coastguard, Yarmouth RNLI and British Divers Marine Life Rescue. The police and ambulance service are also on the scene. Details within