The man was airlifted to University Hospital Ayr, where he was later pronounced dead.
A major rescue mission was launched after the incident at the Loch Ryan port in Cairnryan at at 5.50pm on Saturday, July 1. HM Coastguard, police and ambulance crews were scrambled to the scene, where the casualty was rescued by the ferry's rescue craft.
He was then airlifted to University Hospital Ayr, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a man having gone overboard from a ferry at Belfast Way, Cairnryan around 5.50pm on Saturday, 1 July, 2023. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to University Hospital Ayr, where he was pronounced dead.
“Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident remain ongoing and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.” Top news stories today Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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