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Teenager rescued from water after going overboard a ferry near Gourock


A teenager has been taken to hospital after being rescued from the Firth of Clyde after going overboard from a ferry near Gourock.

Police Scotland were called after a report of a male youth falling from a Western Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon at about 09:25.

Western Ferries confirmed an incident occurred on board one of their ferries which resulted in services being suspended for a short time.

The boy was rescued by a police boat and taken to Inverclyde Royal Infirmary.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “About 09:25 on Tuesday, 29 October we were called to a report of concern for a male youth who had gone overboard from a ferry near to Gourock.

“Emergency services attended and he was recovered from the water.”

A large emergency service presence was visible at the scene with members of the Coastguard, RNLI, a Police Scotland vessel and an ambulance in attendance.

The HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter also offered support.

Two Caledonian MacBrayne vessels and a yacht were also diverted to the area to provide assistance.

Western Ferries managing director, Gordon Ross, thanked those who attended the scene and confirmed their service has returned to normal.



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