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A major search and rescue operation is under way off the Dorset coast for the skipper of a missing fishing vessel.A major search and rescue operation is under way off the Dorset coast for the skipper of a missing fishing vessel.
At about 1800 GMT on Thursday, a red flare was sighted a couple of miles south of Portland Bill. At about 1800 GMT on Wednesday, a red flare was sighted a couple of miles south of Portland Bill.
The Weymouth lifeboat was launched and recovered a life raft with two men onboard who reported their skipper was still on the 30ft (9m) vessel Unity.The Weymouth lifeboat was launched and recovered a life raft with two men onboard who reported their skipper was still on the 30ft (9m) vessel Unity.
Two coastguard helicopters and HMS Portland are involved in the search for the boat from Brixham, in Devon.Two coastguard helicopters and HMS Portland are involved in the search for the boat from Brixham, in Devon.
A coastguard spokesman said the boat had been en route from Brixham to Weymouth in Dorset.A coastguard spokesman said the boat had been en route from Brixham to Weymouth in Dorset.
The two rescued crewmen were transferred to Dorchester Hospital. They are said to be suffering from shock.The two rescued crewmen were transferred to Dorchester Hospital. They are said to be suffering from shock.
It is the second major search operation off Portland Bill in two days after fisherman Peter Lynham, 20, from Weymouth, fell overboard while laying crab pots.It is the second major search operation off Portland Bill in two days after fisherman Peter Lynham, 20, from Weymouth, fell overboard while laying crab pots.
Mr Lynham has not been seen since and the search for him has now been called off.Mr Lynham has not been seen since and the search for him has now been called off.