Rescue operation launched off Eriskay

A body has been recovered during a rescue operation in the Outer Hebrides.

Police have confirmed that the body of a 37-year-old male has been recovered from the water.

The incident, off Eriskay,  was first reported around 3.40pm, with police, ambulance and coastguard teams all at the scene.

A coastguard spokesman said: “We were tasked by the Scottish Ambulance Service to provide assistance after receiving a call at 3.40pm.

“Our teams from Griminish, Lochboisdale and Benbecula were sent, as was Rescue 948 from Stornoway.

“The helicopter was stood down en-route to the incident.”