Body found in search for missing ferry passenger Jim Wither

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

The body of 82-year-old Jim Wither, who fell from a CalMac ferry to Arran, has been found on Largs beach.

The body of 82-year-old Jim Wither has been found on Largs beach on 25 October following his disappearance from Johnstone. Wither was last seen walking towards Beith Road on 18 October before boarding a CalMac ferry from Ardrossan to Arran. Police established that he may have entered the water after boarding the MV Caledonian Isles near Arran. An extensive search was launched on 25 October at around 8.30pm after a man fell from the ferry.

Formal identification of the body has yet to take place, though Wither's family have been informed of the discovery. Police Scotland said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

How it is being reported

• Body found in search for missing Johnstone man who fell overboard on Arran ferryJim Wither, 82, was reported missing on Sunday, October 18.Glasgow Live · 25 Oct, 13:33
• Body believed to be missing 82-year-old man who 'fell from CalMac ferry' foundBody believed to be missing 82-year-old Jim Wither found on Largs beach after man fell from CalMac ferry near Arran; police say death is not suspicious.The Herald · 25 Oct, 13:01

In this story: Jim Wither · CalMac · Largs beach · Johnstone · Arran · Ardrossan · Police Scotland

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