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Body found in search for missing Loch Tay canoeist

Police divers searching a loch for a missing canoeist have recovered a body.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jul 2014, 12:04 BST
Police say Investigations into the incident are still ongoing. Picture: ContributedPolice say Investigations into the incident are still ongoing. Picture: Contributed
Police say Investigations into the incident are still ongoing. Picture: Contributed

Darren Gilpin, 29, was on Loch Tay on Saturday when his canoe capsized near the village of Killin.

A major search was launched and police said the body of a man was recovered last night.

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A spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a male person was recovered by police divers from Loch Tay near Killin. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing.”

Mr Gilpin, from Edinburgh, was reported missing when his two-person canoe overturned at around 4.45pm on Saturday.

His companion managed to reach shore and raise the alarm, prompting a helicopter search.

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