Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
Summary
A fishing boat called Kilda went missing near Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis. One fisherman, Douglas Craigie, was found dead, while two others, Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison, are still missing. Search efforts by coastguard and rescue teams are ongoing despite bad weather.Key Facts
- The fishing boat Kilda left Brevaig, Lewis, around 7:30 AM on Tuesday.
- The boat was reported overdue at 9:20 PM the same day.
- Douglas Craigie, 49, was found dead near Port of Ness early Wednesday.
- Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain missing.
- Rescue efforts involved helicopters, aeroplanes, lifeboats, and coastguard teams.
- Searches were paused Wednesday night but resumed Thursday amid gale-force winds.
- Police ask the public not to conduct their own searches to avoid danger.
- Families of the men are receiving specialist support, and privacy is requested.
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