Body Recovered in Outer Hebrides Fishing Vessel Search
Emergency services continue extensive search for two missing men off Isle of Lewis amid severe weather warnings.
Carla Rooney
A man's body has been recovered during the search for a missing fishing vessel in the Outer Hebrides.
Police Scotland launched a comprehensive response Tuesday at 11:35 PM, after a vessel was reported missing off the coast of Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis.
The body of one man has been recovered; formal identification is pending, but families of all three individuals have been notified and are receiving support from Police Scotland.
Two other men remain missing as emergency services continue their search for the fishing boat.
HM Coastguard deployed an aircraft, two helicopters, six rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, and a local vessel to assist in the extensive search.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the region, with strong winds, heavy rain, and warm air reportedly on the way as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias reach the UK.
Met Office indicated that A weather system containing the remnants of Hurricane Isaias is forecast to bring gales, heavy rain, and a surge of warm air to parts of the UK.
A weather system containing the remnants of Hurricane Isaias is forecast to bring gales, heavy rain, and a surge of warm air to parts of the UK.
Sailings on a number of Calmac ferry routes faced cancellation or disruption on Wednesday and Thursday due to the severe weather conditions.