Search for Kayaker off Banff, Aberdeenshire (UPDATE)
HM Coastguard is currently searching for a kayaker off Banff Links,
after receiving a distress call requesting help at approximately 4pm today (18 November)
The radio call, made on Channel 16 to the Coastguard, stated that a person
was in a kayak and in distress.
HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Inverness, Banff and
Portsoy Coastguard Rescue Teams, Macduff, Buckie and Fraserburgh RNLI lifeboats
are all searching the area.
If you have any information please call 01224 592334 or 999 and ask for
the Coastguard.
UPDATE: After a thorough and extensive search of the area by HM Coastguard and the Police the search has been suspended pending further information.
UPDATE: After a thorough and extensive search of the area by HM Coastguard and the Police the search has been suspended pending further information.