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Story summary
- HM Coastguard stood down the search for a missing man east of the Isle of Arran on 19 October 2026.
- The man fell overboard from CalMac ferry MV Caledonian Isles around 8:30 pm on 18 October 2026.
- Two Coastguard helicopters, an aeroplane and RNLI lifeboats from Girvan and Campbeltown joined rescue.
- Police Scotland confirmed the missing person was a man from Johnstone.
- CalMac said MV Caledonian Isles will resume the 12:30 pm Ardrossan sailing, though short-notice disruptions may occur.