Luke Stimson: Search For Brit Sailor Called Off

Rescue crews have stopped searching for a British sailor who fell from a yacht in the Pacific Ocean four days ago.

The US Coast Guard and Navy in Hawaii said they have suspended the search for Luke Stimson after 50 hours, pending new developments.

Mr Stimson plunged into the water about 600 miles west of Midway Atoll at around 11.30pm on Saturday.

The search, which was assisted by Navy warship USS Peleliu, has spanned more than 2,300 square miles.

UK authorities told the Hawaiian coast guard on Saturday night that the 38-year-old had fallen from the yacht conscious and was wearing a yellow life jacket.

The only other person on board, fellow Briton Laura Venon, an inexperienced sailor, was hoisted from the yacht by a rescue helicopter at 5am on Sunday.

Mr Stimson, the Asian director of David Austin Roses in Japan, has been described as a "truly remarkable person".

Prior to the search being called off, the firm said in a statement: "Our thoughts are with his family and we are hoping against hope that he will be found soon.

"He is a truly remarkable person and a much-valued employee."

The coast guard said it was unclear why Mr Stimson had fallen overboard. Conditions were not especially bad.

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