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Boat find sparks fisherman search Boat find sparks fisherman search
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Rescuers are searching for a fisherman whose boat was found broken up on rocks on the Aberdeenshire coast. A search is due to resume for a fisherman whose boat was found broken up on rocks on the Aberdeenshire coast.
The overturned wreckage of the Nadine II was spotted at Craigmaroinn in Portlethen Bay on Wednesday evening. The overturned wreckage of the Nadine II was spotted at Craigmaroinn in Portlethen Bay on Wednesday.
Grampian Police confirmed that a local lobster fisherman failed to return after setting off from Portlethen in the morning.Grampian Police confirmed that a local lobster fisherman failed to return after setting off from Portlethen in the morning.
Lifeboat crews, coastguard teams and an RAF helicopter have been involved in the search. Lifeboat crews, coastguard teams and an RAF helicopter were involved in the search on Wednesday evening.
The wreckage of the creel boat was spotted from the shore at about 1710 BST.The wreckage of the creel boat was spotted from the shore at about 1710 BST.
It was also found to be overdue at Stonehaven Harbour.It was also found to be overdue at Stonehaven Harbour.
Aberdeen Coastguard watch manager Matthew Mace said: "We are currently undergoing a search for a fisherman after an overturned fishing vessel was sighted off the Portlethen shore.
"There are light south easterly winds and choppy seas, and although visibility has been good throughout the search, it is now dark."