Devastated family of missing out on dog walker who was swept away by river relies on Nicola Bulley scuba diver Peter Faulding

3 May 2023, 18:43

The family of a missing out on granny who is feared to have actually passed away in a river have actually got help from a scuba diver who became part of the search of Nicola Bulley.

Hazel Nairn has actually been missing out on given that November, when she fell under the River Don near Monymusk in Aberdeenshire throughout serious weather condition.

The body of her animal West Highland terrier was discovered by her child Anneka Gray 5 days after Hazel disappeared.

But there has actually been no trace of the 71-year-old ex-air person hosting regardless of a search by authorities and volunteers.

Now, Ms Gray says the family has actually received help from Peter Faulding, who became part of the look for Nicola Bulley.

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He browsed the river at St Michael’s on Wyre in Lancashire after the missing out on mom disappeared from its banks while walking her dog, however stopped working to discover her.

After at first eliminating her falling in the river, her body was discovered along the river by opportunity by dog walkers.

Ms Gray said on social networks: “Still no indication of my mum – not one single trace because that dreadful day. Experts state she is more than most likely to be still in the river, however we simply can’t rule anything out.

“Any trace of her might be anywhere. We are entering into the water ourselves on kayaks throughout May.

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“Anyone experienced that can do that with us – or anywhere on the River Don and even simply stroll the river side once again – is a help. We have actually got help from Peter Faulding, so I am feeling more positive.”

Mr Faulding needed to protect his search and his organisation, Specialist Group International, as they were eliminated from the National Crime Agency’s list of professionals.

He had actually at first eliminated her being in the water and later on needed to reject providing Ms Bulley’s family incorrect hope when her body was found in the river. He said he had actually not browsed the reeds where she was discovered.

He said: “SGI’s functional capability, stability and expert search and rescue abilities are not in concern in these matters.

“We take pride in our record in professional search and rescue operations, carried out over numerous years…

“During which we have actually dealt with authorities departments and other companies to the high requirements anticipated of nationally acknowledged professionals.”