RNLI man is charged over death of fisherman in rescue after the grandfather's ... trends now
An RNLI volunteer has been charged over the death of a grandfather whose fishing boat capsized during a rescue operation.
William Murray McCubbin, 60, was pulled from the water after his vessel sank close to Port William harbour, Wigtownshire, in November 2022.
His boat had become stranded on the rocks and efforts were already being made to recover it when it capsized.
Mr McCubbin was taken to the Galloway Community Hospital, in Stranraer, but he could not be saved.
William Murray McCubbin (pictured), 60, was pulled from the water after his vessel sank close to Port William harbour, Wigtownshire, in November 2022
His boat had become stranded on the rocks and efforts were already being made to recover it when it capsized. Pictured: Port William harbour
Police have now arrested and charged a 48-year-old volunteer lifeboat crew member following a 16-month investigation.
Yesterday, the family of Mr McCubbin – who was known to friends and relatives as Murray – paid tribute to him and spoke of their hope that the inquiry would provide them with answers.
A family statement issued by lawyers Digby Brown said: 'We welcome the update in the criminal investigation as it brings us closer to learning the
