Body of swimmer recovered from loch on Isle of Lewis
The body of a 30-year-old man has been recovered from a loch on the Isle of Lewis.
Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal near Marvig at 11.15am on Sunday, after reports of a swimmer experiencing difficulty in the water.
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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Around 11.15am on Sunday, we received reports that a man had gotten into difficulty while swimming in Loch Caitiosbhal near Marvig on the Isle of Lewis.
“Emergency services attended and search and rescue operation was launched.
“The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered a short time later. The next of kin have been informed.
“Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death, which is not being treated as suspicious, are ongoing. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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