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Search for missing loch canoeist Search for canoeist is called off
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A search is under way for a canoeist missing on a Highland loch, Aberdeen Coastguard have confirmed. A search for a canoeist missing on a Highland loch has been called off for the night.
The 50-year-old man was part of a two-person team on board the craft sailing Loch Mhor, east of Loch Ness.The 50-year-old man was part of a two-person team on board the craft sailing Loch Mhor, east of Loch Ness.
After capsizing about 50ft from the shore of the loch at 1745 BST, one of the canoeists raised the alarm.After capsizing about 50ft from the shore of the loch at 1745 BST, one of the canoeists raised the alarm.
A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth has been scrambled to help in the search, and police and coastguard officers are combing the loch shoreline. A helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth was scrambled to help in the three-hour search. They were assisted by police and coastguard teams.
Teams of coastguards from Fort Augustus and Inverness are at the scene. Teams of coastguards from Fort Augustus and Inverness took part in the search.
The search is being co-ordinated by Aberdeen Coastguard. Aberdeen Coastguard, which was co-ordinating the operation, said a decision on resuming the search would be taken on Wednesday morning.