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Search stood down for ‘downed aircraft’ in the North Sea

A multi-agency operation was launched off the east coast of Scotland.

A medical evacuation is underway to bring a ship passenger back to Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/ DC Thomson.
A medical evacuation is underway to bring a ship passenger back to Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/ DC Thomson.

A multi-agency operation has been stood down following reports of a “downed aircraft” in the North Sea this afternoon.

The coastguard search and rescue helicopter was deployed  Prestwick Airport to the scene, around 48 nautical miles east of Edinburgh.

The helicopter – a Leonardo AW189 operated by Bristow – arrived on scene at around 2.45pm to begin scouring the area.

The call-out was received by agencies at around 1.31pm on Tuesday.

RNLI Eyemouth lifeboat was tasked to the scene to assist with the operation, alongside two nearby vessels.

Ultimately, the search uncovered no leads and was stood down a short time later.

In an earlier statement, a coastguard spokesperson said: “At 1.30pm this afternoon (August 13) HM Coastguard received a report of a possible downed aircraft in the North Sea.

“A coastguard helicopter, coastguard fixed wing aircraft, Eyemouth RNLI lifeboat and two vessels that were in the area were sent.

“A thorough search was carried out with nothing found and the search has been stood down.”

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