Aberdeen coastguards broadcast a Mayday relay message to all vessels in the area and the vessel Dea Mariner responded and steamed to the area. |
Yesterday coastguards renewed warnings to walkers to check tide times, wear proper clothing and shoes, and tell someone where they are going. |
The police launch boat was also there as well as the coastguards and lifeboat crew. |
Crew members contacted Shetland coastguards to alert them and the trawler's sister vessel, the MFV Falcon was called to assist. |
No, it's the fishermen, seamen, coastguards and the like, those trained to scan the surface of the water, who spot these peculiar apparitions. |
Several other local fishing boats working in the area offered to assist after hearing the rebroadcast emergency call from the coastguards. |