Oban RNLI were called to the scene. Image: Steven Lawson/ RNLI.
A search for a person who has gone missing near Fort William is underway.
The person is believed to have gone into the waters of Loch Linnhe near the town centre at around 7pm on Wednesday.
A search was called off last night and resumed again this morning at 6.50am.
Oban lifeboat crew are in attendance, and coastguard volunteers are on the shoreline.
A coastguard spokesman said: “We were called to assist in the search for a missing person near Fort William.
“We were out last night, and again at first light this morning.
“It is understood that a person has gone into the loch.”
Police Scotland has been asked to comment.
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Coastguard search for missing person who ‘entered loch’ near Fort William
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