Body found in search for missing man in Largs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 19:19 · Archive

A body has been found during a search for an 82-year-old man missing from Johnstone.

A body has been found in the Largs beach area on Sunday, October 25, during the search for 82-year-old Jim Wither from Johnstone. Although formal identification is yet to take place, the family of the missing man has been informed.

Jim Wither was last seen walking towards Beith Road around 12.18pm on Sunday, October 18. Police had previously described him as 'vulnerable' and, following enquiries, believed he may have entered the water after boarding a ferry from Ardrossan to Arran. Officers assisted partner agencies during a search off the eastern coast of the Isle of Arran.

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 man reported missing in StranraerA body has been found during searches for a man reported missing in Stranraer.The Herald · 25 Oct, 18:26
• Body found on Largs beach in search for missing manA body has been found in the search for a missing man, police have confirmed.Glasgow Times · 25 Oct, 13:14

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

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