Major search launched for paddle boarder missing off the coast of Orkney
A MAJOR search is underway for a paddler border who has gone missing off the coast of a Scottish island. The paddle boarder was reported missing off Orkney around 9pm last night. 1 RNLI Lifeboat from Longhope, Orkney A Longhope Lifeboat is assisting in the search in the Scappa Flow alongside a rescue helicopter from Sumburgh. And coastguard teams from St Margaret's Hope and Kirkwall were also called in to help. A Coastguard spokesperson said: "We are currently carrying out a search for a missing paddle boarder in Orkney. "We have Longhope Lifeboat along with St Margaret's Hope Coastguard Rescue Team and Kirkwall Coastguard Rescue Team and a rescue helicopter from Sumburgh carrying out a search in the Scappa Flow area." Read more Scottish News 'MONSTER' Murdered Justin McLaughlin's mum brands the teenager's blade killer a 'MONSTER' HIT & RUN Dramatic moment 'unluckiest cyclist in Scotland' is knocked down for a THIRD time This is breaking news, more to follow. We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200
