14-05-2025
Coastguard search for missing dinghy off Solway Coast
A search has been taking place for an "overdue vessel" off the Solway Coastguard was called out to reports of what is understood to be a missing dinghy off Wigtown Bay on Tuesday at about 19: teams from Ballantrae, Isle of Whithorn, Kirkcudbright, Portling, Stranraer and Portpatrick were sent alongside a search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick and Kirkcudbright RNLI were also called out to the incident. The coastguard said the search was suspended at about 01:00 on Wednesday but was set to resume.
