Search and rescue operation launched in the early hours after report of a person in the water off Embo pier

A search and rescue operation was launched early this morning after a person was reportedly spotted in the water off Embo Pier.

East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) was called out just before 3am along with the RNLI lifeboat based at Invergordon.

Coastguard shore teams and the Coastguard helicopter were also involved.

However, rescuers were stood down after no trace of anyone in the water could be found.

Neil Dalton, chairman of ESRA, said: “It was a false call with good intent. Nothing was found.”

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