Highlands & Islands Angler dies in Orkney after getting into difficulty in water By Mike Merritt May 13 2022, 12:27 pm May 13 2022, 12:27 pm Share Angler dies in Orkney after getting into difficulty in water Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/4289210/angler-dies-in-orkney-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-water/ Copy Link Emergency services were called to the scene to try and save the man. A 56-year-old from Aberdeen has died after getting in to difficulty in the water while fishing in Orkney. Nicholas Philips was on Kirbister loch in Orphir when tragedy unfolded on Wednesday. Coastguards and other members of the emergency services were called to Kirbister and Mr Philips was brought ashore, but could not be saved. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. Emergency services were called to the Orkney loch at 1pm on Wednesday. In a statement, police said the man’s next of kin have been informed and there are no suspicious circumstances.
