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Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Body found on Scots shoreline amid search for missing woman

The body of missing woman Mairi Mackay has been found on the shoreline of a Scots loch near Fort William.

Police received reports that a body had been discovered on the shore of Loch Linnhe, at roughly 8.55am this morning.

Officers have informed Mairi's family of the discovery after formal identification took place this afternoon.

The 61-year-old was reported missing on Friday after disappearing from the Caol area of Fort William.

A police statement said: "Police received a report that the body of a woman was found on the shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of Fort William, around 8.55am on Sunday, 18 December, 2022.

"Formal identification has taken place and we can confirm it is Mairi Mackay, 61, who was reported missing from the Caol area of Fort William. Her family have been made aware.

"The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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