Emergency water rescue launched after crews called to person in canal

Emergency crews have launched a water rescue after being alerted to reports of a person in the Caledonian Canal.

Police were made aware of concern for a person at the Tomnahurich Swing Bridge in Inverness on Tuesday, January 16 at around 9.40am.

The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances and a critical care paramedic was also on the scene.

Two appliances were deployed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service including a water rescue boat.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a person in the Caledonian Canal in Inverness shortly after 9.40am on Tuesday, January 16.

“Emergency services are in attendance and enquiries are ongoing.”

A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.48am on Tuesday, January 16 to an incident at Tomnahurich Swing Bridge, Inverness.

“Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene where firefighters worked to assist emergency service partners.

“Crews are no longer in attendance.”

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