Life raft from missing fishing vessel washes up in Shetland
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:38 · Archive
A life raft from the missing fishing vessel Kilda has been recovered off Shetland nearly a month after three crew members went missing.
A life raft belonging to the fishing vessel Kilda has been recovered off the coast of Shetland after washing ashore at West Burrafirth on Thursday 5 November. The raft's discovery comes nearly a month after the Kilda and its three-man crew went missing on 13 October whilst operating near Port of Ness on the Isle of Lewis. The body of Douglas Craigie was recovered from the Port of Ness area at approximately 2.45am on Wednesday 14 October. Two crew members remain unaccounted for: Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23.
Extensive searches have been carried out off the coast of the Isle of Lewis in the weeks since the vessel went missing. Inspector Neil Taylor said: 'Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident. The life raft has been confirmed as belonging to the Kilda and we will continue to work with partners, including the MAIB, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, as well as local maritime experts, to locate the vessel and the two missing men.'
The families of all three men have asked for their privacy to be respected. Police have asked anyone with concerns or information to call 101, quoting reference 3575 of 13 October.
How it is being reported
- Life raft from missing fishing boat washes up off coast of ShetlandFV Kilda and three fishermen went missing near Port of Ness on October 13.Press and Journal · 5 Nov, 16:04
- Life raft belonging to missing Kilda fishing vessel washes up in Shetland"Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident.”Shetland Times · 5 Nov, 15:46
In this story: Kilda · Norman Murray · Murdo Morrison · Douglas Craigie · Shetland · Port of Ness · Isle of Lewis
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