Body of fisherman who fell overboard found on Belnahua

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The body of the fisherman was recovered from Belnahua on WednesdayImage source, Anthony Brawley Photography
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The body of the fisherman was recovered from Belnahua on Wednesday

The body of a man has been found after a boat ran aground on an uninhabited island.

Coastguard crews were called to reports of a fisherman having fallen from the vessel near Belnahua at about 16:00 on Wednesday.

RNLI and police teams later joined the search off the island, around 20 miles from Oban.

The 58-year-old's body was discovered at about 17:15 on the same day.

Officers said his next of kin had been made aware.

They are treating the death as unexplained but do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

A report will also be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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