A body has been discovered in the search for a missing scallop diver who went missing in Orkney, as reported by the Daily Record. The find was made on Friday morning near the Churchill Causeway on the island. The diver had been reported missing from Scapa Flow ten days prior to the discovery, and the family has been notified about the tragic news. Authorities have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
The search effort involved two coastguard helicopters, a fixed-wing aircraft, rescue teams from Kirkwall, Hoy, and St Margarets, as well as lifeboats from Longhope and Thurso. Orkney Islands Council tugs also assisted in the search operation. The Police Scotland marine unit was called in earlier in the week to aid in the search efforts.
A Police Scotland spokesperson provided details about the incident, stating that they were informed about the missing diver on November 27, 2024. The body of a man was discovered around 11am on December 6, 2024, at the Churchill Causeway in Orkney. Formal identification is yet to be carried out, but the diver’s family has been informed. No suspicious circumstances have been reported, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
The community in Orkney and beyond has been deeply affected by this tragic discovery, and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the diver during this difficult time.
In summary, the search for the missing scallop diver in Orkney has come to a somber end with the discovery of a body near the Churchill Causeway. The extensive search efforts involved multiple rescue teams and authorities, with the family being informed of the tragic news. The circumstances surrounding the diver’s disappearance and subsequent discovery are currently not deemed suspicious.