Police have identified a fisherman whose body was recovered after a vessel disappeared off the Western Isles on Tuesday. Douglas Craigie, aged 49, was found following the incident involving the fishing boat Kilda.
Two other crew members remain unaccounted for. Norman Murray, 40, who goes by the name Tam, and Murdo Morrison, 23, have not been located. All three men were residents of Lewis.
The Kilda was operating in waters near the Port of Ness in the northern part of Lewis when contact was lost. The circumstances surrounding the vessel's disappearance prompted a search and rescue operation in the area.
The incident has affected the local community significantly, with the tragedy marking a difficult period for the island. Emergency services responded to the incident, though challenging weather conditions in the region have complicated recovery and search efforts.
The investigation into what caused the boat to go missing remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather information about the circumstances of the incident. Authorities have appealed for any information that might assist in locating the two missing men and understanding the full sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
The loss has resonated deeply with residents of Lewis, where fishing remains an important part of the local economy and way of life. The community has been affected by the incident, with many expressing concern for the families of those involved.
