Man’s body is recovered and two are still missing after fishing vessel goes missing off Outer Hebrides as Met issues yellow weather warning
A fishing vessel was reported missing off Port of Ness, on the Isle of Lewis, on Tuesday night. One man’s body has been recovered and two men remain missing; the search is continuing as severe weather affects the region.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said the alarm was raised at about 9.20pm after the boat failed to reach its destination, and Police Scotland was notified at about 11.35pm. A plane, two helicopters, six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, a local boat and police are involved. The recovered man has not yet been formally identified, and the families have been informed and are receiving support. A yellow weather warning covers the area, with gusts of up to 70mph forecast in parts of the Highlands and Western Isles.
- One man’s body has been recovered off the Isle of Lewis.
- Two men remain missing as the search continues.
- A yellow warning covers the region, with gusts up to 70mph.
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Port of Ness is a fishing harbour on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides off Scotland’s west coast. Fishing vessels work in waters that can become difficult quickly when strong winds and rough seas arrive.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency coordinates searches and rescues at sea, working with the coastguard, lifeboat crews, police and aircraft. Police Scotland may help establish what happened and formally identify anyone recovered.
The Western Isles are exposed to Atlantic weather, and strong gusts can make search operations more challenging. The missing crew’s families are receiving support while the search continues.