Person found safe at campsite near loch after multi-agency search

Emergency services were called to a campsite on Loch Lomond in the early hours of Wednesday following reports of a person in the water.

Loch Lomond Rescue Boat was tasked to attend the incident near Luss Campsite at 12.23am.

Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also attended.

The rescue boat was stood down at 1.33am after the person was traced safe ashore.

A Loch Lomond Rescue Boat spokesperson said: “Our crew assembled and launched immediately, proceeding to the scene where a search was commenced.

“With limited information available, our crew utilised searchlights and night vision equipment to scan the water and surrounding area.

“Thankfully, after a short time, it was confirmed that the person had been located safe and well ashore within the campsite.”

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