Major search for missing fisherman in Aberdeenshire
The 73 year-old was last seen on Saturday
Concern is growing for a missing fisherman from Aberdeenshire.
Joe Masson, 73, left his home in Fraserburgh around 10am on Saturday morning to go out on his creel boat. He was last seen around 1.30pm that afternoon not far from Cairnbulg Harbour.
His family reported him missing after he didn’t return home that day.
A search is now underway involving police, the Coastguard, MOD and the RNLI.
‘Significant resources’
Inspector Mark Young, Ellon Police Station, said:"We have had significant resources in the area searching for Mr Masson, including the Coastguard helicopter, and search activity will continue in the meantime.
"The harbour is popular with fishermen and local walkers and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 10am and 6pm yesterday who may have seen Mr Masson or his blue creel boat 'Goodway FR23'"
"Please call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference number 3854 of Saturday, 16 October, 2021, if you have seen Mr Masson or have any information that will assist officers with their enquiries."