Police appeal to help identify body found in River Tay

The man was discovered early on Saturday morning

A member of the public found the man's body near Wades Bridge in Aberfeldy
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 22nd Aug 2024

Officers want help identifying a man whose body was discovered in the River Tay on Saturday.

A member of the public made the find in Aberfeldy near Wades Bridge around 9.40am.

The man is described as white, in his late 50's, around 6ft 4 and was found wearing black underwear.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Detective Inspector Simon Murray said: “Unfortunately, despite significant enquiries, we have not yet been able to establish who the man is. We want to establish his identity as soon as possible to inform his family of his death.

“There were no personal belongings near to where he was found, and no-one has reported anyone matching his description missing to police.

“We are continuing to carry out enquiries to help us identify where he may have entered the water. We would ask any local residents if this description resembles anyone they know lives locally? For any wider public who have been in the Aberfeldy area over the past couple of weeks, does this resemble anyone they may have seen in the area?

“Has anyone seen personal items either washed up on the shore or discarded near the water? Have you have seen a car parked in either a car park or a layby in the area that has been there for a few days? Abandoned tents or anything out else of the ordinary?

“He may have been on holiday or visiting the Aberfeldy area, so if you have any information or if you have not heard from a friend or family member and this is unusual, please contact us. Anyone with any information that may be relevant is urged to contact 101 quoting incident number 1094 of 17 August.”

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