Person overboard search in Firth of Clyde suspended
Emergency services were called to the area between Dunoon and Gourock on Sunday afternoon, June 15, after a person reportedly fell from a Western Ferries vessel.
Five Coastguard rescue teams — from Largs, Kames, Helensburgh, Greenock, and Dunoon — were deployed, alongside a search and rescue helicopter.
RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs also joined the search, and nearby vessels were asked to assist.
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The Glasgow Times reported yesterday that CalMac confirmed that its vessel, the MV Ali Cat, supported the rescue effort.
In response to the incident, Western Ferries suspended services at approximately 1.45pm, and CalMac cancelled sailings between Gourock and Dunoon while the Ali Cat assisted emergency services.
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In a statement, HM Coastguard confirmed the search has now been suspended.
A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, 15 July.
"A HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs, Kames, Helensburgh, Greenock and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs.
"Nearby vessels were also called to assist.
"Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
"The search has been suspended."
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