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Search for man overboard off Aberdeen suspended Search for man overboard off Aberdeen suspended
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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.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' 'Lost sight'
More than 10 vessels had been involved in the search, including tugs, rig vessels, merchant vessels and fishing boats. Coastguard area commander Ross Greenhill told BBC Scotland: "Coastguards received a call from a vessel stating that one of their crew had gone overboard.
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. "They threw him a life ring and turned to try to rescue him but lost sight of him.
"In the absence of further information the search has been suspended. "The search was very good so had he been on the surface we are fairly sure he would have been found."
"Our thoughts are with this man's family and friends at this sad time." More than 10 vessels were involved in the search, including tugs, rig vessels, merchant vessels and fishing boats.