Police Officers were called to the Stonehaven Harbour area at around 3pm on Saturday 18 January 2014, following reports of a person being swept into the water. Police attended along with ambulance and coastguard. Air support was also requested. It was established that a 43-year-old male was within the water and he was traced and removed from the water at approximately 3.40pm. The man, who had been walking with family members, was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Unfortunately in the early hours of Sunday 19 January 2014 he succumbed to his injuries. He can now be identified as Peter Trudgill of the Stonehaven area. Inspector Inness Coull said: Members of the emergency services faced treacherous conditions and the male had been in the water for some time before he was removed by a police officer and members of the public. I would like to thank the members of the public for their assistance. Aberdeen Coastguard Watch Manager George Downie said: We would urge members of the public to be extra careful along the shoreline and to avoid going into the water in bad weather. Even in shallow water it is easy to become over powered by the strength of the sea.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:51:21 +0000
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