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Loch Fyne search for missing fishermen after boat capsizes Loch Fyne search for missing fishermen scaled back
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A major search is continuing for two missing fishermen after their boat, Nancy Glen TT100, capsized in Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute. A major search for two fishermen missing after their boat capsized in Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute has been scaled back.
A third man was pulled from the water by the crew of a passing boat following a distress call at 18:00 on Thursday. The alarm was raised by a third man who was pulled from the water by the crew of a passing boat on Thursday evening.
Four lifeboats and local vessels are involved in the sea search, while coastguard specialist rescue teams are scouring the coastlines. Despite efforts of those on scene to keep it afloat, the 40ft Nancy Glenn TT100 fishing vessel sank.
Lifeboats, a coastguard helicopter and rescue teams, as well as local boats, have been searching for the men.
The operation has now been scaled back and further efforts will resume in the morning.
Julie-Anne Wood, head of maritime operations for HM Coastguard, said: "Sadly we have been unable to locate the two missing fishermen.
"Our thoughts are with all those involved."
Insp Julie McLeish added: "We are in regular contact with the missing men's families.
"It is a very distressing time for them and the local community as a whole.
"The search will continue until dark tonight and will resume again at first light tomorrow."
The Marine Accident Investigations Branch has started an investigation.The Marine Accident Investigations Branch has started an investigation.
Tighnabruaich, Arran and Cambeltown RNLI Lifeboats were sent to the sea loch, alongside the HM Coastguard Prestwick helicopter and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Tarbert, Kames, Inverary and Crinan.
On Thursday evening, a remotely-operated underwater vehicle was used to investigate the fishing vessel on the sea floor. However, the operation was hampered by poor visibility.On Thursday evening, a remotely-operated underwater vehicle was used to investigate the fishing vessel on the sea floor. However, the operation was hampered by poor visibility.
Campbeltown RNLI Lifeboat was out all night searching for the missing men, along with a number of commercial vessels. Campbeltown RNLI Lifeboat was out all night on Thursday searching for the missing men.
Coastguard rescue teams rejoined the search on Friday morning. It is understood the entire Tarbert fishing fleet has also been helping with the search efforts.
The rescued man, who is in a stable condition in hospital, said two other men had been on the 40ft vessel with him when it sank near Barmore Island, north of Tarbert. A spokesman for Tarbert and North Kintyre Churches said: "This is a close-knit fishing community and everyone is absolutely devastated by what has happened.
RNLI lifeboats from Tighnabruaich, Arran and Campbeltown have been involved in the search, along with the HM Coastguard Prestwick helicopter and Coastguard rescue teams from Tarbert, Kames, Inveraray and Crinan. "The Church of Scotland and Free Church of Scotland are working closely with Matthew Ramsay of the Fishermen's Mission in Argyll to support the community and the emergency services personnel involved in the search operation.
Jonathan Hart, area commander for the coastguard, told BBC Scotland his strategy was "preservation of life". "Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this heart breaking incident."
"We are in full search mode," he said. The man pulled from the water was transferred to Mid Argyll Community Hospital in Lochgilphead, where staff describe his condition as stable.
"We have four lifeboats out on Loch Fyne currently and a large number of coastguard specialist search teams scouring both the Cowal peninsula and the Kintyre peninsula. Police and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) are carrying out a joint investigation to establish what caused the incident.
"We also have coastguard helicopter in the air, doing an infra-red search. We have about 10 local vessels supporting the maritime search. Earlier Jonathan Hart, area commander for the coastguard, told BBC Scotland: "I have been to see each of the families in the local area and I have given them my reassurance that we are doing everything we can to recover their families."
"Conditions at sea last night were relatively calm and very cold. The wind has slightly picked up today.
"Searching on the ground is on very difficult and challenging terrain, up and down the coastlines. That's why've we've enlisted air support and access from sea via the RNLI."
He added: "I have been to see each of the families in the local area and I have given them my reassurance that we are doing everything we can to recover their families."
On Thursday night a Police Scotland spokesman said: "An extensive search of the area is being carried out and one person has been rescued from the boat.
"He has been taken to Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead, where medical staff describe his condition as stable at present.
"A joint investigation between police and the marine accident investigation branch is under way to establish the cause of the incident."