Man Dies After Falling Overboard from Stena Line Ferry Near Cairnryan
Tragedy struck on Saturday when a man fell overboard from a Stena Line ferry during the 3.30pm sailing from Belfast to Cairnryan. The incident happened near the port of Cairnryan in southern Scotland, prompting a swift rescue response.
Rescue Efforts and Emergency Airlift
Rescue crews were called to Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway at around 5:50pm. Stena Line’s own rescue boat quickly recovered the passenger from the water. An HM Coastguard helicopter then airlifted him to University Hospital in Ayr, where he was sadly pronounced dead.
Police Confirm No Suspicious Circumstances
Police Scotland has confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. “A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal as standard procedure,” officials said. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances, but there are currently no signs of foul play.
