Search intensifies for missing crew in English Channel distress incident

In the English Channel, a vessel with five people on board was reported in distress on Saturday evening. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a search operation shortly after 18:00 BST, deploying helicopters and lifeboats from Falmouth and Plymouth. By Sunday morning, three crew members were accounted for, while two remained missing, prompting ongoing search efforts involving multiple vessels.

Search intensifies for missing crew in English Channel distress incident
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Updated Aug 30, 2026 First published Aug 29, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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