Police identify two sites in search for missing fishermen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:06 · Archive

Police Scotland has identified two areas of interest in the search for two missing fishermen and their vessel off the Isle of Lewis. The FV Kilda disappeared on 13 October near the Port of Ness on the north coast of the island. The body of crew member Douglas Craigie, 49, was pulled from the water the following day. His crewmates Norman 'Tam' Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, remain missing and are being treated as missing persons.

The two sites were identified after a survey carried out by the Northern Lighthouse Board vessel NLV Pharos over the weekend. Further work will now be carried out to assess these sites as part of an investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Police Scotland previously recovered items from the boat during searches and used a Remotely Operated Vehicle to scour the area, but were forced to halt operations due to sea conditions and anchoring challenges.

Inspector Neil Taylor said: 'Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident. It is imperative we get answers for everyone involved and please be assured our efforts are continuing.' Police urged members of the public not to attempt searches in areas that could put them at risk.

How it is being reported

• Two sites identified in search for missing fishermenTwo sites have been identified for 'further investigation' in the ongoing search for two missing fishermen and their vessel which disappeared off the Isle of Lewis more than a fortnight agoThe National · 2 Nov, 14:23
• Police searching for missing fishermen off Isle of Lewis identify two sites of interestA specialist boat deployed over the weekend flagged two sites of interest in the search for the missing vessel.Daily Record · 2 Nov, 12:37

In this story: Isle of Lewis · FV Kilda · Douglas Craigie · Norman Murray · Murdo Morrison · Police Scotland · Port of Ness · Northern Lighthouse Board

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