A search is underway after person went overboard from a ferry in the Firth of Clyde. Coastguard crews, the service’s helicopter and lifeboat personnel have launched a search following the incident between Dunoon and Gourock on Sunday afternoon.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service are also understood to be in attendance. The Western Ferries vessel, on which the person was travelling, is a car and passenger service. Sailings on the route have been suspended until further notice, with MV Ali Cat, belonging to Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), assisting coastguard crews.
CalMac initially said sailings would resume at 3.20pm but a subsequent update on its X page said this was not the case.
Western Ferries, also posting on X, said: “Due to a current incident our service is currently suspended.”
An HM Coastguard spokesperson said it was responding to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter’s Quay and Gourock area in Scotland.
They added: An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs.
“Nearby vessels have been called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service are also in attendance. The situation is ongoing.
“Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service are also in attendance.
“The situation is ongoing.”
Gourock, perched on the Firth of Clyde, often faces sharp winds and restless seas.
The waters off its coast can turn treacherous in moments, with waves pounding against the rocky shoreline.
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