Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew
Summary
Items belonging to a fishing boat that disappeared off the Isle of Lewis have been found while the search for two missing crew members continues. One crew member’s body was recovered soon after the boat went missing on October 13.Key Facts
- The fishing boat named Kilda vanished off the north coast of the Isle of Lewis on October 13.
- Three crew members were on board: Douglas Craigie (49), Norman "Tam" Murray (40), and Murdo Morrison (23).
- The body of Douglas Craigie was found in the sea shortly after the boat disappeared.
- Items from the boat were recovered near Port of Ness during the ongoing search.
- Police Scotland's marine and dive unit led the search along with partner agencies.
- A safety exclusion zone was in place between the Butt of Lewis and Port of Ness, set to be lifted after October 19.
- Police asked the public not to search in dangerous areas to avoid harm.
- A GoFundMe for the families raised over £148,000, exceeding the original goal of £110,000.
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