A body has been found in the search for a person who entered the water near Fort William.
The tragic discovery was made yesterday afternoon after eyewitnesses claimed to spot a ‘young person’ entering Loch Linnhe on Wednesday evening.
The Coastguard and police subsequently launched a search.
It was stood down overnight before resuming at 7:50am yesterday.
However, by afternoon crews, including Oban Lifeboat, were stood down.
Police say death ‘unexplained’
A police spokesperson said: “Around 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, we received a report of a person in the water at Loch Linnhe.
“On Thursday, December 5, a body was recovered.
“Next of kin have been informed.
“The death is being treated as unexplained, however, there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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Body found in search for person missing near Fort William
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