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A FISHERMAN has died after falling overboard from a French trawler off the Isle of Lewis. The fishing vessel Jean Claude Coulon II reported a man overboard at 2:06 am yesterday in an approximate position of 50 miles north west off the Butt of Lewis.
The Coastguard Rescue helicopter from Stornoway was scrambled and Coastguard Rescue officers from Stornoway helped in the search for the man.
Communications were conducted with the assistance of the French Coastguard at CROSS Gris Nez.
Carol Collins, Watch Manager Stornoway Coastguard said:“The fisherman was recovered by the crew of the fishing vessel. The vessel then made its way to Stornoway harbour where it was met by the appropriate authorities. The casualty has been pronounced deceased by a medic on scene.”
