The search for the crew of a missing fishing boat off a Scottish island has been stood down pending new information.
The Kilda vanished on Tuesday night somewhere near the Port of Ness off the north coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
The body of Douglas Craigie, 49, was recovered from the sea at about 2.45am on Wednesday, but his crewmates Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23, are yet to be found.
Three local men on board
Police Scotland said the three men are local to the island. The fishing vessel the men were on, the Kilda, is also yet to be found.
The RNLI said it sent its all-weather Lochinver lifeboat out at 9.42pm on Tuesday after the boat failed to return, and Police Scotland were later notified of its disappearance at 11.35pm the same night.
HM Coastguard has previously said an aircraft, two helicopters, six rescue teams and a local vessel were involved in the search.
Vessel's route and search stood down
It is understood by police that the Kilda left the Brevaig area in the west of the island at about 7.30am on Tuesday, before travelling to the Port of Ness area to work.
After an extensive search, HM Coastguard said on Thursday evening that the response has been stood down, pending any new information.
Police appeal for information
Chief Inspector Ross McCartney, local area commander for Police Scotland in the Western Isles, previously said: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“The families of all three men involved are being provided with specialist support as our searches continue.
“We would ask that the privacy of the families of all three men are respected at this difficult time.
“We are working closely with the HM Coastguard and RNLI to search for the vessel and the two missing men.”
He added: “We know that the local community will be keen to help in any way they can.
“However, conditions are very challenging and I would urge people not to put themselves at any risk.
“Please do not attempt to carry out searches in areas which put you at risk of harm.
“Instead, if you believe you may have any information which could assist emergency services, then please call 101 quoting reference 3575 of 13 October.
He said a police presence would remain in the Port of Ness area.
