The body of a dog has actually been recuperated in the look for a female who was swept into the River Don in the middle of extreme flooding.
Hazel Nairn was last seen in the water near Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, at around 3.05 pm on Friday, November 18.
The 71-year-old was attempting to return house with her West Highland terrier at the time of her disappearance.
Officers have actually validated the body of the Westie was recuperated near the River Don on Wednesday as the look for Ms Nairn enters its 6th day.
Inspector Andrew Meikleham stated: “Cops are continuing to perform searches and carry out queries to trace 71-year-old Hazel Nairn, who was last seen in the water in the River Don, close to Monymusk around 3.05 pm on Friday, November 18, 2022.
” Searches are being performed from the location where Hazel was last seen downstream towards Aberdeen.
” Due to the weakening weather condition that afternoon, Hazel had actually been attempting to get house securely from the town of Monymusk together with her dog. The body of Hazel’s dog was discovered close to the river on Wednesday, 23 November.
” Regional officers and search consultants are being helped by professional resources consisting of the Dive and Marine System as we continue to look for Hazel.”
A regional vigil was held at the Monymusk Parish Church on Sunday night.
On social networks, the church stated: “Our ideas and prayers are with Hazel’s household throughout this awful time.
” We light a candle light and deal prayer for them all.”
A Christmas lights switch-on occasion in Monymusk was likewise counteracted of regard for Ms Nairn.