News / Search stood down
TWO teenagers reported missing on Wednesday evening have been found safe and well following a large-scale search of the hills between Aith and Weisdale.
The Sumburgh based coastguard helicopter, a number of rescue teams and police officers were alerted at 8pm, but they were stood down at around 11pm.
Coastguard volunteer rescue teams were deployed from Hillswick, Walls and Lerwick.
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