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Police issue statement as major breakthrough made in search for missing fishermen

A MAJOR breakthrough has been made in the ongoing search for two missing fishermen and their vessel which disappeared off the Isle of Lewis more than a fortnight ago.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5

Two fishermen still missing after boat vanished off the Isle of Lewis

Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison have been missing for more than three weeks.

Evening Standard · Nov 4

Two sites identified in search for missing fishermen

Two sites have been identified for 'further investigation' in the ongoing search for two missing fishermen and their vessel which disappeared off the Isle of Lewis more than a fortnight ago

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2

Missing Isle of Lewis fishermen named amid major search following crewmate’s death

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The Independent UK · Oct 15

Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found

The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing

The Independent UK · Oct 14

‘I don’t want to hear the gunshots’: how the Isle of Lewis battled to save 55 stranded whales

When one of Scotland’s largest recorded mass strandings struck this summer, volunteers swung into action. Here they recall the hard work … and the heartbreak

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Pod of more than 50 pilot whales dies after mass stranding on Scottish beach

It is thought the pod became stranded on the Isle of Lewis as one of the female whales was giving birth

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023

More than 40 pilot whales dead after mass stranding on Scottish beach

Marine rescuers are at the scene on the Isle of Lewis.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

More than 50 pilot whales dead in mass stranding on Isle of Lewis in Scotland

Decision taken to euthanise few initial survivors on welfare grounds

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

Rescuers tackling ‘mass stranding’ of pilot whales on Scottish beach

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue said 55 mammals have beached at Traigh Mhor on the Isle of Lewis, but only 10 are thought to be alive.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023