Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
Three fishermen from the Western Isles, all hailing from the island of Lewis, are missing after their fishing boat, Kilda, went missing off the Port of Ness. The crew consisted of 49-year-old Douglas Craigie and two crew-mates, Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23. The boat was last seen at about 21:20 on Tuesday, leading to an extensive search operation which was suspended on Wednesday night but resumed the following day.
The body of Douglas Craigie was found in the Port of Ness area on Wednesday at approximately 02:45. The search effort, involving police and coastguard teams, continues as the families of the missing men are being provided with specialist support. Ch Insp Ross McCartney, local area commander for the Western Isles, urged respect for the privacy of the families during this difficult time and requested that the public not attempt any searches due to challenging conditions.
The incident is ongoing, taking place in an area known for its rugged coastline and high concentration of Gaelic speakers.
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