CAPSIZED CANOE ON LOCH GAIRLOCH

A search is underway on Loch Gairloch in Scotland after a canoe capsized and six people fell in the water.

At 4.15pm Stornoway Coastguard was contacted by one of the party who had made it to shore and reported that their canoe had capsized and the rest of his group including another adult and four children were still in the water in the North West area of Gairloch.

Stornoway Coastguard launched a search of the area, involving the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Stornoway, Portree RNLI lifeboat, Gairloch and Loch Ewe Coastguard Rescue Teams and a number of local boats.  A local ambulance crew and the air ambulance from Inverness were also on scene.

Four children have been recovered from the water and transferred to hospital.  Search teams continue to look for the man who is still missing.

Conditions on scene are East to South Easterly winds up to force 5.



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 Notes to Editors

Communications:

  1. Minimum recommended communications equipment for Dinghy sailors / canoeists / kayakers: hand held vhf, flares, charged mob phone

  1. The MCA recommends that [kayakers, canoeists, rowers, dinghy sailors and the like] wear buoyancy aids

  1. The MCA is a partner in the Sea Vision UK campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the sea and maritime activities.  Sea Vision promotes the importance and economic value of the sector and works to highlight the exciting range of activities and career opportunities available to young people within the UK growing maritime sector. www.seavisionuk.org

  1. Stay safe - before heading out on the water get trained, check weather and tides, wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol and keep in touch

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