Man dies after dinghy capsizes off Orkney

ONE man has died and another is in hospital after their dinghy capsized.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Sep 2016, 13:16 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2016, 14:19 BST

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Coastguard helicopter called to scene of dinghy capsize. Picture: John DevlinCoastguard helicopter called to scene of dinghy capsize. Picture: John Devlin
Coastguard helicopter called to scene of dinghy capsize. Picture: John Devlin

The pair managed to reach the shore of the island of Sanday after the incident off Orkney and called emergency services at about 7.30pm on Sunday.

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A Coastguard helicopter was sent to the scene and airlifted one man to Balfour Hospital in Orkney, where he later died.

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The other was flown to Gilbert Bain Hospital in Shetland, where his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

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