Police are appealing for help to trace missing Scots fisherman last seen on his creel boat in a harbour near Fraserburgh.
Joe Masson has been missing since Saturday October 13 when he was last seen at around 1.30 pm on his boat not far from Cairnbulg Harbour in Fraserburgh.
The 73-year-old left his Fraserburgh home at around 10am on Saturday to go out on his creel boat.
When he did not return home later that day, his family reported him missing and a search involving the police, HMS Coastguard, the MOD and the RNLI has been ongoing to trace him.
Inspector Mark Young, Ellon Police Station, said: "We have had significant resources in the area searching for Mr Masson, including the Coastguard helicopter, and search activity will continue in the meantime.
"The harbour is popular with fishermen and local walkers and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 10am and 6pm yesterday who may have seen Mr Masson or his blue creel boat 'Goodway FR23'.
"Please call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3854 of Saturday, 16 October, 2021, if you have seen Mr Masson or have any information that will assist officers with their enquiries."
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