Major search operation off Gourock with person overboard
RNLI boats, a Coastguard helicopter and a CalMac ferry are involved in the emergency
A major rescue operation involving the coastguard and a CalMac ferry is underway in the Firth of Clyde over a person in the water.
Services between Gourock to Dunoon have been cancelled as the ferry assists in the emergency. A Coastguard helicopter is also involved.
Wester Ferries also operate a regular service between Gourock and Hunter’s Quay at Dunoon.
A spokesperson from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: “HM Coastguard are responding to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter's Quay and Gourock area in Scotland.
“An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter has been tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs.
“Nearby vessels have been called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service are also in attendance. The situation is ongoing.”
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