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Boat find sparks fisherman search Missing fisherman search resumes
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A search has resumed for a fisherman whose boat was found broken up on rocks on the Aberdeenshire coast.A search has resumed 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 missing fisherman has been named locally as Christopher Mennie, of Portlethen.
Grampian Police confirmed that a local lobster fisherman failed to return after setting off from Portlethen in the morning. The overturned wreckage of the Nadine II was spotted at Craigmaroinn in Portlethen Bay. A lifejacket was found.
The search resumed on Thursday morning with coastguards, lifeboats, and specialist search and rescue dogs. The search, which began on Wednesday evening, resumed on Thursday with coastguards, lifeboats, divers, and specialist search and rescue dogs.
They are carrying out a sweep of the coastline.
At this stage it is not known what has befallen the missing man Insp Jim GordonGrampian Police
Local hospitals were checked in case Mr Mennie had turned up there, but without success.
When seen at about 0600 BST on Wednesday he was possibly wearing a red checked shirt, a blue jacket and yellow oilskins.
There was a sighting offshore at Newtonhill at about 1255 BST by someone who recognised the boat, and also off Portlethen at about 1400 BST.
'Family informed'
Grampian Police Insp Jim Gordon, who is co-ordinating the search, said: "At this stage it is not known what has befallen the missing man.
"His family are being kept informed of developments. It is not thought there was anyone else on board with him."
Lifeboat crews, coastguard teams and an RAF helicopter were involved in the search on Wednesday evening.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.