Divers have recovered the body of a missing fisherman after a vessel capsized south of Newhaven on Saturday (21).
As More Radio previously reported, it's after the fishing vessel JOANNA C sank early on Saturday morning.
One man was recovered and taken to hospital, while a search continued for the remaining two crew members.
The search was called off on Sunday afternoon.
Last night (Monday 23), the body of one of the two missing fishermen was recovered by divers from the wreck.
He has been identified as Adam Harper, 26, from Brixham, Devon, and his next of kin have been notified.
Robert Morley, 38, from Pembrokeshire, is still missing.
Sussex Police said their thoughts are with their families at this time.
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