The District Commander for the Isle of Wight thanked the public for their ongoing support and urged anyone who may have not yet come forward with information to do so
Historically, the eels were caught in the River Thames for human consumption, but their numbers have declined in recent years. This could be due to over fishing, coastal development or pesticides.
The Town Council agreed to demolish the current toilets, which were not very environmentally friendly, causing high utility bills, with the building now dated and worn, and replace with this pre-fabricated block from Sweden
The Isle of Wight council say the locations were chosen because all are well-used, with people visiting for a range of reasons including shopping, commuting or leisure
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