Body of Elderly Woman Discovered in Water off Shanklin Beach

Authorities responded to reports early Sunday morning, with formal identification pending and next of kin informed.

Police and coastguard teams were alerted to the scene around 9:30 AM.
The woman, believed to be in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A file will be prepared for the coroner regarding the unexpected death.
Rescue teams from Bembridge and Ventnor, along with a lifeboat and helicopter, were involved in the response.
The incident is under investigation, with formal identification yet to be completed.