Heartfelt tributes have flooded in for a 'actually pretty' lacking Scots girl after a physique was discovered within the seek for her.
Devastated family members expressed their condolences for Mairi Mackay after cops in search of the 61-year-old made a tragic discovery on the shore of Loch Linnhe close to Fort William shortly earlier than 9am on Sunday, December 18.
Mairi was reported lacking on Friday, December 16, after disappearing from the Caol space of Fort William. Officers have knowledgeable Mairi's household of the invention after formal identification passed off this afternoon.
Mairi's bereft son, Dave Allan Mackay, led the touching messages on social media to his mom, saying he was 'misplaced for phrases' however that he was comforted by the actual fact she would now be 'flying excessive' together with his late father.
He wrote: "I am simply misplaced for phrases. I do not know what to say or do my head’s going 1,000,000 miles an hour. Can’t thank the police and the coastguards sufficient for all the pieces they've carried out. And thanks everybody for all of your type feedback means so much. Relaxation simple mum, you are flying excessive with dad now."
Rachel MacLugash responded: "We're so sorry to listen to this David and so sorry in your loss. Considering of Helen and also you at this heartbreaking time. Your mum was an absolute gem."
Claire Wynne seconded: "Heartbroken to listen to this unhappy information. I'll so miss assembly you and we by no means parted however with no smile. Relaxation in peace pretty girl."
Karen Marie mentioned: "I’m so, so sorry to listen to this. Mairi was a beautiful girl. We acquired our husky Star from her and she or he at all times requested after Star and the way she was doing each time I seen her. Simply so unhappy."
Alison Mcdonald commented: "I am sorry to be listening to this such unhappy information. Heartfelt condolences to all of the household. I've identified Mairi all my life, I used to be actually hoping for a great final result however sadly it has not been one. RIP Mairi."
Rachel Thomson added: "So unhappy to learn this. Mairi was a very pretty particular person and she or he will likely be missed by many. Considering of her household."
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: "Police obtained a report that the physique of a lady was discovered on the shoreline of Loch Linnhe, south of Fort William, round 8.55am on Sunday, 18 December, 2022.
"Formal identification has taken place and we are able to affirm it's Mairi Mackay, 61, who was reported lacking from the Caol space of Fort William. Her household have been made conscious.
"The dying is being handled as unexplained however will not be believed to be suspicious. A report will likely be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
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