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Investigation launched after man dies on North Sea drilling rig

Lee Hulse, a 32-year-old from Torry, died early on Friday, November 14, while working on the Valaris 121 jack-up drilling rig, prompting a probe by authorities.
It is understood the 32-year-old died after falling from a crane onboard Valaris 121, and Police Scotland received a report around 4.40am on Friday.
Operations on the V121 were temporarily halted, and all remaining personnel onboard the V121 were safely accounted for while Valaris informed next of kin and is offering support.
Friends set up a GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly £15,000 by Monday, with tributes from White Cockade Football Club and the local community.
The Health and Safety Executive flew to the platform to investigate alongside Police Scotland, and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, with Police Scotland saying the death is not suspicious.

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