Police re-appeal for help to identify a young woman whose body was discovered on Highland beach

Police are re-appealing for information to identify a woman whose body was discovered on the beach in Fortrose on Saturday January, 30, 2021.
At around 8.30am on Saturday morning, the body of a woman was discovered by walkers on the beach near to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club.At around 8.30am on Saturday morning, the body of a woman was discovered by walkers on the beach near to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club.
At around 8.30am on Saturday morning, the body of a woman was discovered by walkers on the beach near to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club.

At around 8.30am on Saturday morning, the body of a woman was discovered by walkers on the beach near to Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club.

The woman is described as white, aged between 25 and 35, with an athletic build and long, dark-brown/auburn hair.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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Detective Inspector Craig Still, said: “Extensive police enquiries are continuing to identify this woman. Despite a previous appeal and a full check of missing person reports, we have not been able to establish who she is, and we are re-appealing to the public for any assistance so we can notify her next-of-kin.”

As part of the ongoing enquiry, police have been studying CCTV footage from the area.

They are currently working to identify a young woman who was seen on Wednesday, January, 27 in the Rosemarkie area.

The woman was wearing a distinctive light-coloured mac-style raincoat, a brimmed hat, dark-grey leggings and thick-soled shoes.

They are yet to confirm her identity but cannot rule out that she may be the woman discovered on the beach.

Anyone who recognises that description should contact police.

Detective Inspector Still, continued: “I’m also appealing for witnesses who may have seen a woman looking upset in the local area last week.

"Alternatively, if you have concerns about a female family member or friend who matches this description and has not been in contact, then please let us know.”

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Anyone with information should contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 0942 of January, 30.

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