The Rescue 900 helicopter was called out to a passenger ship last night (Sunday) after a person fell ill.
The call from the Norröna came in at around 6.20pm, Sunday, April 3.
The 19-year-old vessel was approximately 10 nautical miles north west of Muckle Flugga.
The passenger was airlifted to Sumburgh and transferred to the Gilbert Bain by ambulance.
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Stuart Prestidge
