MAN OVERBOARD FROM FRENCH TRAWLER FISHING OFF ISLE OF LEWIS

Stornoway Coastguard coordinated the search and rescue of a man overboard from a French fishing vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning off the Isle of Lewis.

The French fishing vessel Jean Claude Coulon II reported to the Coastguard a man overboard at 2:06 am in an approximate position of 50 miles north west off the Butt of Lewis.

The Coastguard Rescue helicopter was scrambled and Coastguard Rescue officers from Stornoway have been assisting. Communications were conducted with the assistance of the French Coastguard at CROSS Gris Nez.

Carol Collins, Watch Manager Stornoway Coastguard said:

“The fisherman was recovered by the crew of the fishing vessel. The vessel then made its way to Stornoway Harbour where it was met by the appropriate authorities. The casualty has been pronounced deceased by a medic on scene.”

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