Overdue fishing vessel, Isle of Lewis

Overdue fishing vessel, Isle of Lewis

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Incident Update

15 October, 19:30pm


After an extensive search, the HM Coastguard response to a fishing vessel reported overdue from Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, has been stood down, pending any new information.

HM Coastguard received the initial report of concern for the vessel, with three people on board, at around 9.20pm on Tuesday 13 October.

A range of search and rescue assets were sent in response, including HM Coastguard helicopters and aeroplanes, Coastguard Rescue Teams, lifeboats, and a nearby vessel. Police Scotland was informed.

For further information, contact Police Scotland.

 

15 October, 09.15am

HM Coastguard received a report at around 9.20pm on Tuesday 13 October of a fishing vessel with three people on board overdue from Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides.

A range of search and rescue assets have been sent in response, including HM Coastguard helicopters and aeroplanes, Coastguard Rescue Teams, lifeboats, and a nearby vessel. Police Scotland was also informed.

The incident is currently ongoing.

Police Scotland's most recent statement can be found here. 

 

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