A BODY found in the River Dee in Aberdeen has been confirmed as that of a missing 62-year-old woman.
Moira Morrison, from the Mannofield area of the city, was last seen on Tuesday afternoon in the river walk area of Garthdee between B&Q and Sainsbury’s.
A large-scale search involving the Police Scotland helicopter, dive teams and inshore lifeboats was launched, and a body was recovered from the River Dee yesterday.
Inspector Steve McEwan said: “I can sadly confirm that the body recovered yesterday has been identified as Moira.
“We are providing support to her family and our thoughts are obviously with them at this very difficult time.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aberdeen Coastguard, RNLI, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and the Police Scotland specialist units who assisted with extensive searches this week.
“I would also like to thank those members of the public who went out of their way to provide information in response to our appeals.”
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