Aberdeenshire remains gripped by concern as emergency services continue their search for a man feared...
Published: 11:10 am October 21, 2023
Updated: 10:47 am October 8, 2025
Aberdeenshire Gripped By Concern As Emergency Services Search For Trapped Man Amid Rising Floodwaters Near Marykirk

Aberdeenshire remains gripped by concern as emergency services continue their search for a man feared to be trapped in a vehicle amidst rising floodwaters near Marykirk. The search operation, coordinated by multiple agencies, was initiated after Police Scotland received a report early Friday morning.

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Tragically, Storm Babet’s impact has already claimed three lives in the UK. A man in his 60s lost his life in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, after being caught in fast-flowing floodwaters. In Angus, a falling tree tragically struck a van, leading to the death of a 56-year-old driver. Additionally, a 57-year-old woman lost her life after being swept into a river.

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