Two fishermen and their vessel have still not been found despite the latest search and rescue efforts, Police Scotland has said.
Norman “Tam” Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, are believed to have vanished with their boat, the Kilda, on Tuesday October 13 off the Isle of Lewis and have yet to be located.
The body of crewmate Douglas Craigie, 49, was recovered at around 2.45am on Wednesday October 14.
Search of identified areas completed
A search of two sites identified as areas of interest was completed by Wednesday, Police Scotland said, with no trace of the men or the vessel.
The sites, east of the Butt of Lewis, were identified by the Northern Lighthouse Board vessel NLV Pharos.
The areas were examined with specialist equipment, but the men remain unaccounted for and the exclusion zone has been lifted.
Investigation continues
The Marine Accident Investigations Branch (MAIB) continues to look into the disappearance.
Inspector Neil Taylor of Police Scotland said: “Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“We continue to work with partners, including the MAIB, Maritime and Coastguard Agency and local maritime experts to locate the Kilda and the two missing men.
“We are grateful for the support of all of our partners, including the NLV Pharos and staff from (seafood company) Mowi for their assistance with the search.”
The families of all the men have asked for privacy.
Anyone with concerns or information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 3575 of October 13.
