Key facts
- The body of fisherman Douglas Craigie was recovered off the Isle of Lewis.
- Two crewmates, Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison, remain missing.
- The fishing boat Kilda went missing on Tuesday.
- Challenging weather conditions, including winds up to 70mph, are hampering search efforts.
The body of fisherman Douglas Craigie, 49, was recovered in the water off Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, on Wednesday morning. He was part of the crew of the fishing boat Kilda, which went missing on Tuesday. Searches are ongoing for his two crewmates, Norman Murray, 40, and Murdo Morrison, 23. The boat is believed to have sailed from Brevaig on the west coast of Lewis around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday and was reported overdue after failing to return that evening. Challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain with gusts up to 70mph, are hampering the search efforts. Police Scotland is coordinating the search with HM Coastguard and RNLI, and has asked the public not to put themselves at risk by attempting to search independently.