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Fishermen missing off coast of Scotland named after crewmate dies

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A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named as Douglas Craigie, while his missing crewmates are Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison, Police Scotland said.

Emergency services are searching for the vessel Kilda, which was reported missing off the coast of Port of News on the Isle of Lewis at around 11:35pm on Tuesday, 13 October.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said that a plane and two helicopters were making searches, while six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, a local boat and Police Scotland have also been involved.

Police Scotland have named the man whose body was found in the sea in the early hours of Wednesday morning as 49-year-old Douglas Craigie.

The force also identified his two missing crewmates, 40-year-old Norman Murray, who is known as Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23. All three men are local to the Isle of Lewis.

Fisherman Murdo Morrison (pictured), who remains missing, along with crewmate Norman Murray, after their vessel disappeared off the coast near Port of Ness off the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides

Fisherman Murdo Morrison (pictured), who remains missing, along with crewmate Norman Murray, after their vessel disappeared off the coast near Port of Ness off the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (PA)

Chief Inspector Ross McCartney, local area commander for the Western Isles, said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.

“The families of all three men involved are being provided with specialist support as our searches continue. We would ask that the privacy of the families of all three men are respected at this difficult time.

“We are working closely with the HM Coastguard and RNLI to search for the vessel and the two missing men

“We know that the local community will be keen to help in any way they can. However, conditions are very challenging and I would urge people not to put themselves at any risk. Please do not attempt to carry out searches in areas which put you at risk of harm.

“Instead, if you believe you may have any information which could assist emergency services then please call 101 quoting reference 3575 of 13 October.

“A police presence will remain in the Port of Ness area and if you have any concerns or information then I would urge you to speak to one of our officers.”

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