A man died after a ferry from Belfast to the Scottish village of Cairnarian capsized yesterday evening.
A full investigation into the incident is currently underway by Scottish Police, reports RTE.
Stena Line said the man overboard incident occurred around 6pm when its Superfast VIII arrived at its destination Loch Ryan.
“Emergency response procedures were initiated, including the launch of Stena Line’s onboard fast response craft,” it said, adding that the alarm was raised with the coastguard and Police Scotland, reports RTE.
Rescue services arrived at the scene and a search and rescue operation was launched.
Scottish police said in a statement to the PA that the man was taken to Ayr University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“Inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident remain ongoing, however there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal,” a spokesman said, reports RTE.
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