The body of a kayaker has been found after he got into difficulty off the coast of the Isle of Lewis. Emergency services were called to Carloway Pier around 9.30pm on Sunday, July 11 after concerns were raised about a 59-year-old man.
Stornoway coastguard helicopter, Breasclete and Maivaig Coastguard Rescue Teams, RNLI Stornoway lifeboat and police rushed to the scene. The body of a man was later recovered.
Police say that there are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Authorities have confirmed that the man's next of kin have been informed.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 9.40pm on Sunday, July 10, police were called by Maritime and Coastguard Agency to reports of concern for a man at Carloway Pier on the Isle of Lewis.
“Emergency services attended and found a 59-year-old man had died.
“His next of kin have been informed. There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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