The Sumburgh 900 coastguard rescue helicopter is currently on an operation to extract an oil platform worker for medical reasons.
The platform lies 99 nautical miles north-east of Sumburgh.
The operation began around 11.00am, Sunday, 20th June.
No further information regarding the extent of the illness/injury is available at this time.
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Stuart Prestidge
