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Search at Highland loch stood down after tourist heard ‘cries for help’

A multi-agency operation was launched at the loch near Invergarry today.

Loch Oich.
Loch Oich is located near Invergarry. Image: Shutterstock.

A search at Loch Oich has been concluded after a tourist heard someone crying for help.

Emergency services have been stood down after nothing was found following a “thorough search” of the loch one mile east of Invergarry.

Coastguard, police and fire and rescue service were all in attendance at the scenic spot after being called out at around 12.20pm.

Helicopters and police dogs were also in use to look out for any persons in danger near the water.

However, coastguard have confirmed to the Press and Journal, that “nothing had came” of the search.

All rescue teams were stood down at 4.05pm.

Fire Service assisted with ‘thorough’ loch search

Three coastguard teams were sent from Fort William, Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh, while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provided fast watercraft.

The fire appliances were sent from Fort Augustus and Foyers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 11.25am on Monday, August 12, we received a report that someone was heard shouting for help in the Loch Oich area.

“A full search has been carried out in the area with no trace of anyone in difficulty. No further reports have been made and no-one has been reported missing.

“Officers are continuing to carry out searches and inquiries in relation to this report.”

Loch Oich forms part of the famous Caledonian Canal, with it being its highest point.

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