Search for vessel in distress with five people onboard in Channel
A search and rescue operation is underway in the English Channel for a vessel in distress carrying five people. Coastguard helicopters, aircraft, and RNLI lifeboats have been deployed to the area near Eddystone Lighthouse.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A coastguard helicopter, plane and RNLI lifeboats are included in the search
A vessel with five people on board is "in distress" in the English Channel, the coastguard has said.
A search and rescue helicopter and boats have been launched to try to help the vessel south west of Eddystone Lighthouse off Plymouth, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said.
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