Object found at Aberdeen beach ‘not an explosive’
Bomb disposal crews were called after concerns were raised over a device found on an Aberdeen beach.
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Bomb disposal squad called after object washes up on Aberdeen beach
Bomb disposal crews have been called after an object was discovered at the mouth of an Aberdeen river.
Climber dies in hospital after mountain rescue
A climber rescued after being stranded overnight on a mountain in the Highlands has died.
Climber gravely ill after mountain rescue
A climber is seriously ill in hospital after being stranded overnight on a mountain in the Highlands.
Aberdeen coastguard helicopter called out to assist offshore
An Aberdeen coastguard helicopter was called out twice to assist with offshore medical incidents.
Climbers missing overnight found amid high avalanche risk
Two climbers have been found after they were missing overnight amid a high avalanche risk in the Highlands.
Body of missing hillwalker found
The body of a hillwalker has been recovered in the Highlands.
Ongoing incident in Aberdeen ‘may have been seals’
Emergency services were scrambled to an "ongoing incident" which may have been due to seals.
Video: Five rowers saved after boat overturns near Aberdeen bridge
Rowers were rescued near an Aberdeen bridge after their boat capsized.
Pensioner rescued in the Highlands after SOS signal picked up in Texas
A pensioner who fell ill in a remote area of Scotland was rescued after his distress signal was picked up in the US.
Police focus search for missing north-east woman around river
Police are focusing the search for a missing 86-year-old north-east woman around a river.
Appeal launched over north-east woman, 86, reported missing
Police have launched an appeal for information over concerns for the welfare of a 86-year-old north-east woman.
Major search sparked by Good Samaritan at north-east beach caves called off
A Good Samaritan sparked a major rescue operation in a north-east community after hearing cries for help coming from caves.
Coastguard called to north-east bay after concerns expressed for person’s welfare
Coastguard rescuers were called to a north-east bay after concerns were expressed for person's welfare.
Helicopter evacuates ‘ill crewman’ from offshore platform
A rescue helicopter was sent out to evacuate a crewman who had taken ill on an offshore platform.
‘Idiotic hoax calls to Coastguard are putting lives in danger’
Coastguard teams across the north-east were called out to more than 20 hoax calls in the past three years.
Dog owner saved in north-east harbour rescue
A north-east dog owner had to be rescued from a harbour after he went into the water to find his lost pet.
Number of incidents of migrants trying to cross Channel ‘deeply concerning’
The number of incidents of migrants crossing the English Channel as they try to reach Britain is “deeply concerning”, the immigration minister has said.
Man dies after falling in north-east harbour
The man, who has not been identified, is understood to be a foreign national who is a member of a fishing crew based in the town.
Searches in north-east harbour after reports of man in water
Emergency services were dispatched to a north-east harbour after receiving reports of a man in the water.
Aberdeen lifeboat launched to help injured man on vessel
A man has been taken to hospital after he was hurt while transferring between two ships in Aberdeen bay.
Friends rescue man, 39, after jet ski accident at north-east harbour
A man was rescued from a north-east harbour by his friend after being hurt in a jet-skiing incident.
Emergency crews scrambled after man hurt in jet ski incident
Emergency crews were called after a man was hurt in a jet ski incident in the north-east.
Lifeboat tows fishing vessel back to north-east harbour
A lifeboat was called out to tow a fishing vessel back to harbour after it got into difficulty.
North-east lifeboat assists with vessel rescue
A lifeboat has been called to help a fishing vessel off the coast of a north-east town.
Aberdeen Lifeboat called to reports of kite surfer in distress
A member of the public made an emergency call after they believed they spotted someone in the water, although it turned out to be a buoy which marks the line of approach to Aberdeen Harbour.
Lifeboats launched into North Sea after person reported missing
Two lifeboats are carrying out a search of the North Sea after a person was reported missing.
Dog rescued by lifeboat crew after plunging off north-east cliff
A dog that plunged over a north-east cliff edge has had his day, having been returned to shore safe and well by a lifeboat crew.
Dog rescued after falling off north-east cliff edge
A rescue team was sent out to save a dog that fell over the edge of a cliff during a walk.
Lifeboat launched to escort yacht after injury
A north-east lifeboat has been launched following an injury on a yacht.