Arran ferry evacuated over 'bomb threat' as passenger rescued from sea
Summary
A passenger was rescued from the sea after falling from the MV Caledonian Isles ferry near the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Following this, the ferry was evacuated due to a bomb threat, and emergency services searched the vessel before disembarking 329 people safely at Ardrossan harbor.Key Facts
- The MV Caledonian Isles ferry was sailing from Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
- A passenger went overboard and was rescued using the ferry's fast rescue craft.
- After the rescue, a bomb threat was reported on the ferry.
- Emergency protocols were activated, and the ferry was thoroughly searched.
- 329 passengers were evacuated on foot when the ferry reached Ardrossan harbor.
- Police moved passengers and others at the port to a nearby Asda car park during the search.
- Vehicles on the ferry remained onboard during evacuation.
- All remaining ferry sailings from Ardrossan were cancelled for the evening.
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