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Capsized yacht sparks major search of sea loch

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Searches have been made of Loch Inver in Sutherland

Coastguard and lifeboat teams have searched a Highland sea loch after sightings of a capsized yacht.

Police Scotland said emergency services were alerted to the boat in Strathan Bay in Loch Inver at about 12:30 on Saturday.

It is not known if anyone was onboard the yacht.

A coastguard helicopter, local coastguard teams and Lochinver RNLI lifeboat have searched the loch and its shoreline near the village of Lochinver in Sutherland.

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HM Coastguard said it had completed an extensive search and was assessing what further efforts were needed.

Coastguard teams from Lochinver, Achiltibuie and Ullapool were involved in the operation.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 12.30 on Saturday we were made aware of a capsized yacht at Strathan Bay, Lochinver.

“Emergency services attended, including HM Coastguard and RNLI.

“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”