A major emergency search was launched after a person was reported to have been swept out to sea in Largs.
HM Coastguard were alerted at around 12.20am on Tuesday to a person being swept into the sea by large waves.
A search helicopter, a plane, and RNLI lifeboats from Largs and Troon were sent to the scene. Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were also assisting with the search.
An update on Tuesday morning confirmed that no one was found following “extensive searches” and the operation was suspended.
It comes as a yellow warning for strong winds remains in place, which covers the majority of Scotland.
The weather warning for gusts of up to 70mph came into force at 3am on Tuesday morning and is set to remain in place until 9pm.
An updated statement from HM Coastguard read: “At around 12:20am on 27 October, HM Coastguard received a report of a person believed to have been swept into the sea by large waves.
“An HM Coastguard helicopter and aeroplane were sent as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Largs and Ardrossan, and RNLI lifeboats from Largs and Troon. Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended.
“After an extensive search, no one was found and searches were suspended at about 9am, pending any new information.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.12am on Tuesday, 27 October, 2026, police received a report of concern for an unidentified person in the water near Burnlea Road, Largs. A search and rescue operation was launched, but the person remains missing.
“Searching will resume this morning and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0026 of Tuesday, 27 October, 2026.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted.
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