Body of woman found in River Kelvin named

The 59-year-old was missing in the water for nearly a month

The River Kelvin in Glasgow.
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 24th Nov 2023
Last updated 24th Nov 2023

Police have confirmed that a body recovered during the search of a river in Glasgow earlier this month was that of a woman reported missing in October.

She has been named as 59-year-old Katrina Winters.

READ MORE: Search continues for woman in River Kelvin after man rescued.

A major search and rescue operation was launched on October 11 after reports of two people in the River Kelvin in the west end of the city.

A man was rescued by emergency workers at the time but the woman was not found.

Earlier this month police said the body of a woman had been recovered from the water on Friday November 10 but formal identification had still to take place.

On Friday this week officers confirmed the body was that of Ms Winters.

READ MORE: Search underway for missing person in River Kelvin.

A force spokesperson added there were no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal..

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