Fishing boat runs aground on Lerwick beach

Fishing boat runs aground on Lerwick beach after taking on water overnight, prompting an immediate rescue response. The HM Coastguard said it was alerted to the incident at about 03:30, and the one person on board was confirmed to be safely ashore. Responders sent to Bains beach included the Lerwick Port Authority support vessel, the RNLI lifeboat, and coastguard rescue teams. A coastguard spokesperson said its counter-pollution team was monitoring the situation while harbour authorities and the local council discussed a salvage plan. The incident highlights the coordination between maritime agencies and local stakeholders when dealing with vessels, public safety, and potential environmental impact.