A holiday-maker has been airlifted from a vessel off the coast of Aberdeen after suffering heart problems on-board.
A rescue helicopter was sent to the 160m-long boat shortly after 10.30pm on its journey from Invergordon to France.
Aberdeen Coastguard received a concerned call around 10.15pm, before seeking permission from a doctor to send out an emergency crew.
Rescue Bond 1 – which usually attends emergencies on oil platforms – attended the scene and airlifted the passenger from the vessel, which was sailing 25 miles offshore.
The casualty is being to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Holidaymaker airlifted from boat in North Sea after suffering heart problems on-board
