Lochinver lifeboat involved in search for missing person

Lochinver lifeboat was launched last night as part of an extensive search for a missing person in the Highlands.

At about 9.30pm, the lifeboat, the coastguard helicopter from Stornoway, Loch Ewe, Gairloch and Achiltibuie coastguard rescue teams were sent, at the request of Police Scotland, to assist in a search in Aultbea.

The person was found as teams made their way to the scene.

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