Passenger falls from luxury yacht in the Channel off Brighton as rescue teams launch sea and air search

Passenger Overboard Near Brighton Sparks Massive Rescue

A passenger fell overboard from a luxury catamaran yacht in the English Channel near Brighton, prompting a large-scale sea and air rescue effort earlier today.

According to initial reports, the man went overboard near the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. Emergency services, including coastguard crews, lifeboats, and a helicopter, launched an intensive search after receiving distress calls from the vessel.

Rescue Efforts Underway

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed that search operations were taking place both at sea and from the air. Local lifeboat stations were also mobilized, with teams scanning the channel for any sign of the missing passenger. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were described as calm with moderate visibility.

Background and Ongoing Efforts

The yacht, a private catamaran, had several people on board when the passenger reportedly slipped into the water. Authorities have not yet released the man’s identity, and investigations are ongoing into how he came to fall overboard.

Residents along the Brighton coast were urged to remain alert and report any sightings that could assist the search teams.

“This is a developing incident,” said a spokesperson for HM Coastguard, “and our crews are doing everything possible to locate the missing individual.”

Author’s Summary

Rescue teams are conducting an intense air and sea search after a passenger fell from a yacht near Brighton’s offshore wind farm, with investigations still ongoing.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-30

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