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.
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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.
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.
Divers rescued after becoming stranded on rocks in Aberdeen
Two divers have been rescued from rocks near Aberdeen.
Elderly man falls at north-east castle prompting helicopter rescue
A helicopter is attempting to winch an elderly man to safety after he fell at Dunnottar Castle.
Lifeboat crews and coastguard helicopter search Moray Firth after mayday call
North-east lifeboats have been called out after a mayday call was received.
Woman dies after being airlifted to Aberdeen hospital
A woman has died after falling into the sea off the coast of a north-east town.
Police called after concern for welfare of north-east man
Police and coastguard rescuers were called after loved ones of a north-east man expressed concern for his welfare.
Four-year-old boy killed in horrific north-east minibus crash
A four-year-old Italian boy was among five people killed in a crash between a minibus and a car on the A96.
North-east lifeboats attend two incidents within four hours
Lifeboats were launched twice in the space of four hours to two separate incidents in the north-east.
Coastguard crews attend boat fire in north-east
Coastguard services attended a number of incidents in the north-east today.
Fog forces medical helicopter to land at Aberdeen beach
A medical helicopter was forced to land at Aberdeen beach this morning due to fog.
Audio of mayday released as part of inquiries into hoax call to north-east Coastguard
Police have released audio of a distress call to the Coastguard, which is now being treated as a hoax.
Lifeboat launched after jet ski breaks down off north-east coast
A lifeboat was launched this afternoon after a jet ski broke down off the north-east coast coast.
Police investigation after hoax calls made to Coastguard
Police have launched an investigation following a distress call to the Coastguard, which is now understood to have been a hoax.