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| Search under way for fishing boat overdue at Gourdon | Search under way for fishing boat overdue at Gourdon |
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| A major search is under way for a fishing boat with two people on board after it failed to return to an Aberdeenshire harbour. | A major search is under way for a fishing boat with two people on board after it failed to return to an Aberdeenshire harbour. |
| The 16ft creel boat had been expected back at Gourdon. | The 16ft creel boat had been expected back at Gourdon. |
| An RAF helicopter from Lossiemouth has been joined by lifeboats from Aberdeen and Montrose and fishing boats in the search for the vessel, which was reported overdue just before midday. | An RAF helicopter from Lossiemouth has been joined by lifeboats from Aberdeen and Montrose and fishing boats in the search for the vessel, which was reported overdue just before midday. |
| Coastguard teams from Carnoustie and Montrose are also involved. | Coastguard teams from Carnoustie and Montrose are also involved. |
| 'Thick fog' | 'Thick fog' |
| By early evening, the search was extended from the original two miles offshore to the helicopter going 20 miles out to sea. | |
| Calum McNichol, watch officer at Aberdeen Coastguard, said: "We are carrying out an extensive search. | Calum McNichol, watch officer at Aberdeen Coastguard, said: "We are carrying out an extensive search. |
| "Rescue resources were quickly on scene and we have asked vessels in the area to help. | "Rescue resources were quickly on scene and we have asked vessels in the area to help. |
| "The sea conditions are moderate and visibility is poor, due to thick fog." | "The sea conditions are moderate and visibility is poor, due to thick fog." |