'Just utterly heart-breaking': Tributes paid to teenager as body found
Last updated 17th Sep 2024
Tributes are being paid to a teenager reported missing in the Scottish Borders after police found a body.
Kamile Gimbutyle (pictured) - also known as Rhian - was last seen in the Melrose area around 2pm on Sunday.
It was believed the 18-year-old had gone hiking in the Eildon Hills.
A search and rescue helicopter and Borders Water Rescue Team joined the search.
A public appeal was issued on Monday morning as concerns grew for the Melrose teenager's well-being.
And, later that day, police confirmed they had found a body.
A spokesperson said: "Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of missing teenager Kamile Gimbutyle has been informed."
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Officers say there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Paying tribute online, a former colleague said: "What a shame, beautiful person. Was a pleasure to work with you đź’•"
Another added: "Just utterly heart-breaking. I would see them often with a little Jack Russell dog. They were always very quiet but such a pretty person. Thoughts are with their family at this very sad time xxx"
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