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| A major search operation has been launched after a small fishing boat overturned off the coast of Fife, Forth Coastguard has confirmed. | A major search operation has been launched after a small fishing boat overturned off the coast of Fife, Forth Coastguard has confirmed. |
| It is understood two crew members were on board the creel boat when it capsized shortly after leaving Methil Harbour. | It is understood two crew members were on board the creel boat when it capsized shortly after leaving Methil Harbour. |
| One of the men managed to swim back to shore and raised the alarm at 1230 BST. | |
| Lifeboats, coastguard rescue teams and an RAF rescue helicopter are trying to locate the second crew member. | |
| RAF spokesman Flt Sgt Tim Dickinson said the weather at the scene was poor, but added that the Sea King helicopter being used in the search was equipped with the latest infra-red technology to pick up heat sources in the water. |