The top trainer of a Scots highschool has paid tribute to tragic teenager William Clarke after a physique was found throughout a police search.
The favored 16-year-old was reported lacking from his house in Ardvasar, Skye, on Sunday evening with fears rising for his security.
A big-scale search and rescue operation was launched involving mountain rescue, HM Coastguard land groups and a drive helicopter.
However Police Scotland confirmed that they had discovered a physique on Tuesday morning with the younger man’s household knowledgeable.
Formal identification has but to happen.
Portree Excessive College have confirmed that further help will probably be in place for pupils as they put together for his or her exams.
In a press release, head trainer Tony Breen paid tribute to Will who was trying ahead to a profession in music expertise.
He stated: “Portree Excessive and the broader group are deeply saddened to listen to the information of the tragic dying of one among our S5 pupils, William Clarke.
“Will was a preferred member of our faculty group - he was an lively sportsman, a proficient musician, and confirmed nice educational success.
“He not too long ago gained his Nationwide Pool Lifeguard Qualification, and he was trying ahead to a profession in Music Know-how, which he was keen about.
“Our ideas are along with his household, and particularly, his mum, dad and sister.
“As senior pupils are trying in the direction of the approaching SQA examinations, this will probably be an extremely tough time for our college students, we could have workers readily available to help our pupils, offering particular skilled help to pupils and workers.
“We'll help one another by means of this tough time and have already drawn consolation from the help and understanding that our faculty group has supplied.”
Police have confirmed that there don't seem like any suspicious circumstances surrounding Will’s dying.
Inspector Isla Campbell stated: “Our condolences are with William’s household and pals. His household have requested that their privateness is revered at this tough time.
“I want to thank all businesses and members of the general public who assisted within the seek for William.”
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