Police bid to identify hillwalker found dead in remote lochan in the West Highlands
The discovery was made on Rannoch Moor
Police are appealing for help to identify a hillwalker whose body was discovered in a lochan at a remote spot on Rannoch Moor.
The man - who was wearing hiking gear - was found in water at Lochan na Craoibhe, near the Blackwater Reservior, at about 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Enquiries are underway in a bid to establish his identity and notify his next of kin.
Man found in walking clothes
He is described as white with dark hair and aged between 40 and 60.
He was wearing an XL Regatta blue lightweight waterproof jacket, XXL Pep&Co purple/mauve T-shirt with a palm trees graphic, and size 10 black Gelert walking boots.
Police Scotland said a post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish an exact cause of death, with a report sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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Appeal to find family
Detective Sergeant Louise Thewlis, from Aviemore Police Office, said: "Extensive police enquiries are continuing to identify this man.
"Despite our investigations, we have not been able to establish who he is and we are appealing to the public for any assistance so we can notify his next of kin.
"I would urge anyone who recognises his description to please come forward.
"I'm also appealing for witnesses who may have been in the local area in the past week.
"Alternatively, if you have concerns about a male family member or friend who matches this description and has not been in contact, then please let us know."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2817 of Wednesday June 29 2022.
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