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Search for missing fishermen who vanished more than a week ago resumes

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McDougall, R. (2026, October 21). Search for missing fishermen who vanished more than a week ago resumes. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/neil-taylor-murray-isle-of-lewis-police-scotland-b1301757.html

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The search for three missing fishermen who vanished over a week ago has resumed near the Port of Ness, where Douglas Craigie’s body was recovered on October 14. The Marine and Dive Unit along with other partners are conducting inquiries at a specific area of interest, adhering to safety guidelines set by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Police continue to request privacy for affected families and caution against any potentially risky search efforts from the public.

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The body of Douglas Craigie, 49, was recovered from the sea near Port Ness on October 14 after his fishing vessel, the FV Kilda, failed to return to port. Despite extensive searches, Norman Murray (40) and Murdo Morrison (23), who were also aboard the boat, remain missing along with the vessel itself. Searches for them had been paused due to severe weather conditions but resumed on October 21. Items belonging to the FV Kilda have since been recovered from an area near Port Ness, though both Murray and Morrison are still unaccounted for. A Marine Accident Investigation Branch exclusion zone has been in place around the search area, which will be lifted later this week to facilitate further investigation. Over £6,000 has been raised via a GoFundMe appeal to support the families affected by this tragedy. The Western Isles Fishermen’s Association is coordinating efforts to provide ongoing support for these families. Searches and inquiries continue under the direction of Police Scotland's Marine and Dive Unit and other partners. The community is being advised not to conduct their own searches due to safety concerns. Anyone with information about the missing crew members or vessel is encouraged to contact the authorities.

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The body of crewmate Douglas Craigie, 49, was recovered from the sea at around 2.45am on October 14, but the others, and the boat, remain unaccounted for. asserted

others → recover → October

The force’s Marine and Dive Unit and other partners are carrying out inquiries at an area of interest near the Port of Ness, near to where the trio went missing. asserted

trio → carry → Ness

We understand how distressing this must be for all involved and I want to assure everyone that we are doing everything we can to get answers for those affected. asserted

we → understand → those

“This is a complex operation and we would ask that officers and specialists are given the time and space to carry out their enquiries. asserted

officers → ask → enquiries

“The families continue to ask for their privacy to be respected.” asserted

privacy → continue → ?

He added: “We know the local community are keen to help in any way they can. asserted

they → add → way

However, we urge people not to put themselves at any risk. asserted

we → urge → risk

Please do not attempt to carry out searches in areas which put you at risk of harm. asserted

which → attempt → harm

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

which → believe → October

“Officers remain in the Port of Ness area and if you have any concerns or information then I would urge you to speak to them.” asserted

I → remain → them

Search for missing fishermen who vanished more than a week ago resumes

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