Search continues for missing 77-year-old man swept into River Tay

Specialist resources including drones and a police helicopter have joined the search.

By Kieran Webster

October 9 2023, 8:57am

Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continuing their search for a missing 77-year-old this morning. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The search continued on Monday to trace a 77-year-old man who was swept into the River Tay.

Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to the scene near Strathtay at around 5.30pm on Sunday following a report of concern for a person.

A boat and two appliances were deployed to the scene by the SFRS but were stood down later on Sunday night.

The search was triggered after a man reportedly got into trouble in the Tay. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Both Police Scotland and the SFRS have confirmed the search is continuing.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Searches are continuing to trace a 77-year-old man swept into the River Tay, near Strathtay.

“The incident was reported around 5.30pm on Sunday, 8 October, 2023, and a multi-agency response was set up with partners.

“Conditions on the River Tay remain challenging and specialist resources are being used, including drones and the Police Scotland helicopter, to find the missing man.”