Police vehicles on the scene of the major search at Loch Ard. Image: Mark Ferguson
The body of a 42-year-old man has been recovered from Loch Ard.
A ‘multi-agency’ search – involving divers, police, firefighters and mountain rescue – was launched after a swimmer was reported missing at around 9pm on Saturday.
Sadly, a man’s body was recovered on Sunday afternoon.
The 42-year-old man was last seen swimming in Loch Ard near Aberfoyle. Image: Mark Ferguson.
Police say the death is not believed to be suspicious, and the man’s next of kin have been informed.
The B829 was closed at Aberfoyle during the search on Sunday morning, but later reopened.
Man’s body recovered from Loch Ard after major search
A Police Scotland statement said: “The body of a 42-year-old man has been recovered following searches to trace a man who was last seen swimming in the water at Loch Ard.
“Police received a report around 9pm on Saturday and extensive searches were carried out by the dive and marine unit along with the Mountain Rescue Team and air support unit.
A large-scale emergency service response was launched at Loch Ard. Image: Mark Ferguson
Police vehicles at the scene. Image: Mark Ferguson
“Early afternoon on Sunday, 11 May, the man’s body was recovered. His next of kin have been made aware.
“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report to the Procurator Fiscal will be sent in due course.”
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