Fisherman named after body recovered as search continues for two Lewis crewmates
Police have named the fisherman whose body was recovered after the boat Kilda went missing off the Isle of Lewis. Searches continue for his two crewmates, who remain unaccounted for, as emergency services work in difficult weather.
Douglas Craigie, 49, was found at about 2.45am after the alarm was raised on Tuesday evening when the boat failed to return to harbour. The vessel is believed to have sailed from Brevaig at around 7.30am and was last reported operating near Port of Ness; it has not been recovered. Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, are also from Lewis. Coastguard aircraft and helicopters, rescue teams, lifeboats and a nearby vessel have taken part in the search.
- Douglas Craigie, 49, was found after the Kilda went missing.
- Two crewmates remain unaccounted for.
- Search efforts continue in challenging weather.
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The Isle of Lewis is part of the Outer Hebrides, a group of islands off Scotland’s north-west coast. Fishing boats operate from small coastal communities there, and crews may spend long hours at sea before returning to harbour.
A fishing crew depends on each member to work the vessel and respond to emergencies. When a boat and its crew are missing, coastguard teams, lifeboats and other vessels can search the surrounding waters, though weather and sea conditions can make that work difficult.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Fisherman found dead is named as hunt continues for his two crewmates after vessel went missing off Outer Hebrides”.