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Body of man recovered in water at Loch Ard

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, 10 May, 2025, and extensive searches were carried out by the dive and marine unit along with the Mountain Rescue Team and air support unit.

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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