iStockA search for a person on a ferry who fell overboard on Sunday has been suspended.
The Western Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon alerted the coastguard to the incident at around 1.45pm on Sunday.
A Coastguard helicopter was dispatched to conduct a search alongside rescue teams from Largs, Dunoon, Kames and Helensburgh.
CalMac also deployed its MV Ali Cat vessel to assist with the search operation.
Police Scotland confirmed they had received reports of concern for a person on Sunday.
A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “We responded to reports of a person overboard between the Hunter’s Quay and Gourock area in Scotland on Sunday, June 15.
“An HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was tasked to conduct a search, alongside coastguard rescue teams from Largs, Kames, Helensburgh, Greenock and Dunoon, in addition to RNLI lifeboats from Helensburgh and Largs.
“Nearby vessels were also called to assist. Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
“The search has been suspended.”
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