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Man goes missing from ferry
Published: 21st Jan 2011 12:56:35
An air and sea search is underway after a man went missing from a P&O Highlander ferry in Cairnryan.
Clyde Coastguard are co-ordinating the search for the man who was reported missing by a coach driver after the ferry docked at about 0930 GMT.
The ferry is being searched and a Royal Navy rescue helicopter and lifeboats from Larne, Portpatrick and Stranraer are searching for him.
Larne RNLI said the search is concentrated on Lough Ryan.
A P&O spokesperson said they had searched the ship and were assisting authorities to locate the passenger.
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BBC News, 2011. Man goes missing from ferry. [Online] (Updated 21 Jan 2011)Available at: http://www.manchesterwired.co.uk/news.php/124343-Man-goes-missing-from-ferry [Accessed 21st May 2013]
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