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After this one person died fall into water From a ship near the south coastal city of new HavenThe police have said.
The man fell from the boat on Sunday morning, after which an immediate search was conducted. HM Coast Guard,
A dead body was recovered from the sea, sussex police Said in a statement. Inquiry is still going on regarding the incident.
The person has been identified and his next of kin have been informed.
Earlier in the day it was confirmed by the Coast Guard that one person had fallen overboard.
HM Coastguard told local media that it received reports of the incident at 10:19 am.
“RNLI lifeboats from Shoreham and Newhaven have been dispatched to search along with an HM Coastguard rescue helicopter, a Coastguard fixed wing aircraft and two nearby vessels,” a statement said.
Sussex Police said: “At 11.40am on Sunday (November 30), police were informed by HM Coastguard to reports of a man overboard off the coast of Newhaven.
“A search was conducted under the leadership of the coast guard, and a body was recovered from the sea.
“The man has been identified and his family has been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
“The inquiry is ongoing. No further details are available at this stage.”