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'Dark day for Lewis' as one fisherman dead and two missing
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- A body has been recovered during the search for three missing fishermen whose boat went overdue near Lewis in the Western Isles.
- Multiple rescue agencies, including the Coastguard and RNLI, are involved in the ongoing operation off the Port of Ness.
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Why It Matters
A fishing boat went missing off the coast of Lewis, prompting a large-scale search operation involving multiple rescue services.
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Police say a body has been found in the search for three men who were onboard a fishing boat that has gone missing off the Western Isles.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the alarm was raised at about 21:20 on Tuesday when it emerged the boat was overdue from Lewis.
It said a plane and two helicopters were making searches off the Port of Ness in north Lewis.
Six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, a local boat and Police Scotland have also been involved.
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the recovered body?
- What is the status of the other two missing men?
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