Body of man recovered amid search for missing fishing boat

The body of a man has been recovered amid a search for a missing fishing vessel in the Outer Hebrides.It was reported missing off the coast of Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis, at about 11.35pm on Tuesday.Formal identification of the man has yet to take place, but the families of all three have been made aware and are receiving support from Police Scotland officers.HM Coastguard said an aircraft, two helicopters, six rescue teams and a local vessel have been involved in the search.Councillor Kenneth Macleod, convenor of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (the Western Isles Council), told BBC Radio Scotland’s Lunchtime Live show on Wednesday it marked a “dark day” for the local community.He said: “It is very, very sad news. It’s a very dark day for the community of Ness and the community of Lewis in general, after news emerged about this tragedy that happened last night.“The vessel going missing, and three fishermen missing, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family affected.“As I said, it’s a dark day; it’s even darker for the families affected, and we can’t even begin to comprehend what the families of the three fishermen are going through at the moment.”