Appeal after body of man recovered from water in Ballater

Officers are appealing for information after the body of a man was found in the water near Ballater bridge.

The body of the 61-year-old was recovered around 12.15pm on Sunday, 19 January.

The death is being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries to establish the full circumstances and would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between Saturday evening and Sunday.

“If you live in the town, were walking or visiting the area and saw something that might help us then please get in touch.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1177 of Sunday, 19 January, 2025.

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