A man who was reported missing in the Highlands has been sighted near Nethy Bridge over the weekend.
Marc Drostle is believed to have travelled from London to the Aviemore area on Thursday, December 12.
Police launched an appeal for information from the public to help trace the 28-year-old on Sunday.
They have since received reports of several sightings of him in the Abernethy National Nature Reserve, near Nethy Bridge, between Thursday, December 19 and Saturday, December 21.
He was previously seen at the MacDonald Resort in the town on Tuesday, December 17.
Marc is described as being white, around 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build.
Officers understand he was wearing a black puffer jacket and carrying a blue rucksack when he was last seen.
It is understood the team from Cairngorm Mountain Rescue have also joined the search efforts.
Inspector Craig Johnstone said: “As time passes, our concern for Marc’s wellbeing continues to grow.
“I’d like to thank members of the public who have contacted us with possible sightings so far, and would ask anyone with further information to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1774 of December 21.
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