Highlands & Islands Multi-agency search launched on Skye over concerns for a person By Michelle Henderson March 18 2022, 9:11 pm March 18 2022, 9:11 pm Share Multi-agency search launched on Skye over concerns for a person Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/4074230/multi-agency-search-launched-on-skye-over-concerns-for-a-person/ Copy Link Mallaig Lifeboat was called to assist alongside coastguard teams from Dunvegan, Portree and Kyle. A multi-agency search operation was launched on Skye over concerns for a person. Emergency services were called to the coastline bordering Sabhal Mòr Ostaig shortly before 6pm on Friday evening. The alarm was raised following reports that someone was heard shouting in the area. Extensive searches were carried by a number of rescue teams. Mallaig lifeboat combed the coastline as coastguard teams from Dunvegan, Portree and Kyle searched the surrounding area. Police were also on hand assisting crews with the search operation after the alarm was raised at 5:50pm. Rescue teams were later stood down after the incident was deemed a false alarm. A police spokeswoman confirmed the search uncovered “no trace of anyone in distress”.
