Large scale search and rescue operation launched for two fishermen in Loch Fyne
A large scale search and rescue operation is underway for two fishermen in Loch Fyne after their vessel capsized.
Just after 6pm today HM Coastguard received a 999 call and a DSC distress alert from a fishing vessel in Loch Fyne reporting that they had recovered a fisherman from the water.
The recovered casualty told his rescuers that his 40ft fishing vessel had capsized and there were two more casualties in the water.
Tighnabruich, Arran and Campbeltown RNLI Lifeboats are on scene, alongside the HM Coastguard Prestwick helicopter and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Campbeltown, Dunoon, Tarbert, Kames, Inverary and Crinan. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service and several commercial vessels are also on scene assisting.
The casualty who was recovered from the water has now been transferred to hospital.
This incident is ongoing and further updates will be provided.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) have been informed.