NEWS: Missing man search off Aberdeen
A large scale search is being carried out
south-east of Aberdeen for a man who fell overboard from a vessel.
A call was made to UK Coastguard just
before 2am today (17th August) to report the incident near Girdle
Ness Light.
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Coastguard Rescue Teams, along
with two lifeboats from Aberdeen and a Bond aircraft/helicopter are involved in
the search.
There are currently eleven vessels involved
in the search including the two lifeboats.
Matt Leat, Maritime Operations Controller
said, ‘There is an extensive search of the area going on. Police Scotland has
also been made aware.’