Search for Hazel Nairn continues as body of her dog found near the River Don

She was last seen near Monymusk at 3.05pm on Friday, 18 November

Author: Finlay JackPublished 24th Nov 2022

Searches are continuing for 71-year-old Hazel Nairn after the body of her dog was found near the River Don on Wednesday.

Hazel was last seen at around 3.05pm on Friday, 18 November, near the River Don at Monymusk.

Inspector Andrew Meikleham said: "Searches are being carried out from the area where Hazel was last seen downstream towards Aberdeen.

"Due to the deteriorating weather that afternoon, Hazel had been trying to get home safely from the village of Monymusk along with her dog.

"The body of Hazel’s dog was found near to the river on Wednesday, 23 November.

"Local officers and search advisors are being assisted by specialist resources including the Dive and Marine Unit as we continue to search for Hazel."

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