Abandoned kitesurfing equipment sparked a major search operation for its owner - who is yet to be found.
A concerned onlooker phoned 999 at about 999 today to report they had seen something in the water about four miles offshore from Lydd-on-Sea.
RNLI lifeboats have been searching all afternoon to see if the kite’s owner may be in difficulty.
But they are yet to find them.
Dover Coastguard is appealing for information to track them down.
Team leader James Crane said: “We are making an urgent appeal to find the owner of the equipment to help us in our search and we would like to hear from anyone who may have information.
“If you recognise the equipment as yours or belonging to anyone you know, please contact us as soon as possible.”
Call Dover Coastguard on 01304 210008 if you have any information.
