The owner of abandoned camping gear in a remote cove on the Angus coast has been identified “safe and well” after a police appeal.
Officers issued an appeal for information on Monday afternoon following the recovery of kayaks and a tent in an area near to Auchmithie Beach in Arbroath.
The discovery – which included sleeping bags, a wetsuit and some other smaller items – was made in the early hours of the morning.
The cove is between Auchmithie and Lunan Bay, specifically Prail Castle and Redhead on the map.
Police Scotland say it is only accessible from the water or by abseiling down the cliff edge.
A search of the area was carried out by HM Coastguard and RNLI and the items recovered.
Officers confirmed the owner was identified just hours after their appeal.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The owner of kayaks and camping equipment found at a sea cove near Arbroath has been identified and is safe and well.
“The items were found unattended at the location around 4.30am on Monday.
“Thank you to everyone who helped with our earlier appeal in relation to the recovery.”
