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A body has been found and two men remain missing after a fishing boat went missing off Outer Hebrides.
The alarm was raised at around 9.20pm on Tuesday when the vessel failed to arrive in Lewis. Police Scotland said it was notified at about 11.35pm.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said a plane and two helicopters had been deployed, with assistance from six coastguard rescue teams, two RNLI lifeboats, a local boat and Police Scotland.
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Police Scotland Highlands and Islands said: "Emergency services are in attendance following a report of a missing fishing vessel and three men onboard off the coast of Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, which was reported to police around 11.35pm on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026.
"The body of one of the men has been recovered, however formal identification is yet to take place.
"The next of kin of the men are aware and are being supported by officers.
"Extensive searches, assisted by HM Coastguard and RNLI, are ongoing."
The searches come amid a Met Office yellow weather warning in the area, with risks of gusts reaching up to 70mph.