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Scotsman
3 hours ago
- Scotsman
Search using helicopter suspended after person fell overboard from ferry off Scotland's west coast
A coastguard helicopter and rescue teams had been deployed in the search for the person between Gourock and Dunoon. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The search for a person who fell overboard off a ferry off Scotland's west coast has been suspended. The coastguard was alerted to the incident around 1.45pm on Sunday after the person fell off a Western Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A coastguard helicopter Rescue teams from Largs, Dunoon, Kames and Helensburgh, while a coastguard helicopter was deployed. However, the search has been suspended as of Monday morning. Ferry operator CalMac had also used a MV Ali Cat vessel as part of the search. Police Scotland confirmed officers had been contacted about reports of concern for a person. Western Ferries had suspended its service between the two ferry terminals while the search was underway. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A HM Coastguard spokesperson said: 'We responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15. 'An 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.
STV News
4 hours ago
- STV News
Search suspended after person on ferry falls overboard into Firth of Clyde
A search for a person on a ferry who fell overboard on Sunday has been suspended. The Western Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon alerted the coastguard to the incident at around 1.45pm on Sunday. A Coastguard helicopter was dispatched to conduct a search alongside rescue teams from Largs, Dunoon, Kames and Helensburgh. CalMac also deployed its MV Ali Cat vessel to assist with the search operation. Police Scotland confirmed they had received reports of concern for a person on Sunday. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: 'We responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15. 'An 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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
4 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
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. READ MORE: Person fallen overboard from ferry in Firth of Clyde 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. READ MORE: Police rush to city centre shop after man 'threatens staff' 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."
The National
5 hours ago
- The National
Coastguard suspends 'person overboard' search in Firth of Clyde
Emergency services were alerted to the incident between Gourock and Hunters Quay early on Sunday afternoon. Five Coastguard teams from five stations on the Clyde were called into action as well as a coastguard search and rescue helicopter. Nearby vessels were also called to assist in the large emergency operation. READ MORE: My son's life was stolen by a seizure. We can't let Sudep keep taking others It is understood a person went overboard from a Western Ferries vessel. Western Ferries suspended its service at around 1.45pm, with CalMac also cancelling its sailings between Gourock and Dunoon while MV Ali Cat assisted emergency services. CalMac's MV Ali Cat has also been assisting in the search (Image: Hp Petrie) At around 8.50pm on Sunday evening - around seven hours after the initial report - a spokesperson for HM Coastguard said. They said: 'An 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 are also in attendance. 'The search has been suspended.' Western Ferries has confirmed that sailings between McInroy's Point and Hunters Quay resumed at 9pm. At around 9.10pm CalMac issued a statement confirming MV Ali Cat had been stood down and the service resumed at 9.20pm from Gourock.
Glasgow Times
19 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Person fallen overboard from ferry in Firth of Clyde
A search is now underway following the incident between Dunoon and Gourock on Sunday afternoon. An HM Coastguard helicopter was dispatched alongside an RNLI lifeboat. CalMac said its MV Ali Cat vessel is also assisting the search. It's understood that the person fell from a Western Ferries vessel. READ MORE: M8 motorway closed amid ongoing 'emergency incident' READ MORE: Police 'cordon' off Glasgow street after man found injured near supermarket A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: 'HM Coastguard are responding to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland. 'An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs. 'Nearby vessels have been called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service are also in attendance. 'The situation is ongoing.'
