Search underway for missing person in Scottish river

The search began in the early hours of Monday morning

A search is continuing for a missing person in the River Tay - after the alarm was raised in the early hours of Monday morning.

Coastguard teams were launched at around 2am, with a coastguard search and rescue helicopter then arriving at the scene around 4.15am.

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Lifeboats, police and the fire service have all also been involved in the search.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “HM Coastguard is currently assisting with the search for a missing person in the Tayside region.

The search is taking place in the River TayThe search is taking place in the River Tay
The search is taking place in the River Tay | Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman

“Alerted at around 1.45am, St Andrews, Arbroath and Dundee Coastguard Rescue Teams have been tasked.”

He added: “An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick and Broughty Ferry RNLI lifeboats and Scotland Police are also in attendance.”

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A spokesperson from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We got a call at 2am and sent one appliance from Tayport to the scene.

“No further information at this stage is available. This is an ongoing police incident.”

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