A rescue operation was launched this afternoon after a child fell onto the deck of a boat at Scrabster Harbour.
The incident happened around 12pm, and police officers, paramedics, a fire crew and coastguard were sent to the scene.
It is not known the circumstances that led to the accident, as the operation is still on-going.
However, it is understood the child is being airlifted to hospital.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that a crew from Thurso had attended the scene to assist the paramedics on lifting the child from the boat.
More to follow.
Rescue operation launched after child falls onto the deck of boat from north harbour
