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Search for man overboard off Aberdeen suspended | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A large-scale search after a man fell overboard from a fishing boat south east of Aberdeen has been suspended. | A large-scale search after a man fell overboard from a fishing boat south east of Aberdeen has been suspended. |
A call was made to the coastguard about 02:00 following the incident which happened near Girdleness Lighthouse. | |
Aberdeen and Stonehaven Coastguard rescue teams, along with two lifeboats from Aberdeen and a helicopter, were involved in the search. | Aberdeen and Stonehaven Coastguard rescue teams, along with two lifeboats from Aberdeen and a helicopter, were involved in the search. |
Coastguards later said the "extensive search" had been suspended at about 10:00. | Coastguards later said the "extensive search" had been suspended at about 10:00. |
'Sad time' | |
More than 10 vessels had been involved in the search, including tugs, rig vessels, merchant vessels and fishing boats. | |
Ian Guy, Maritime Operations Controller, said: "We used all the means and assets available to search an extensive area but with no sign of this missing man. | |
"In the absence of further information the search has been suspended. | |
"Our thoughts are with this man's family and friends at this sad time." |