HM Coastguard teams have been called to a scene at Newport Quay tonight (Thursday).
It's understood there are concerns for the welfare of an individual.
Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and Ventnor are in attendance at the scene and are conducting a shoreline search.
UPDATED 18.13
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said:
'At just after 5pm this evening, HM Coastguard received a report of an incident near the Quay area, River Medina, Isle of Wight.
'The Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team have been tasked and sent to assist.'
UPDATED 1830:
Crews have been stood down.