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Ferry returns for stranded passenger     16/9/14

 

The CalMac ferry, MV Isle of Lewis, turned back to Ullapool on Friday when it was discovered a passenger had been left behind.

 

The ship had just cast off from Ullapool pier when staff were notified that an elderly gentleman who was part of a coach trip had not boarded with the rest of his party.

 

A CalMac spokesman said: “The elderly gentleman had been in the toilet in the terminal when his party boarded.

 

“The ferry turned back only two minutes after cast off when it was pointed out he was missing and was delayed by five minutes.”