– Body found in river
– Hazel Nairn swept away in floods.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A body discovered during the search for a missing woman who was swept away in floods 19 months ago has been formally identified as Hazel Nairn. The 71-year-old was last seen in the water at the River Don, near Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, on Friday, November 18, 2022. Police confirmed that a woman’s body was recovered from the water on Tuesday, May 7, and after more than a month, formal identification has confirmed that the remains found were indeed Hazel.
It is believed that Hazel was trying to save her dog, a Westie named Ruaridh, during extreme weather conditions back in 2022. Torrential downpours triggered an amber weather warning in the area, causing Hazel to fear for her dog’s safety. She attempted to carry Ruaridh through flood waters but tragically lost her footing and was swept away by the fast-flowing River Don.
A few days after her disappearance, Hazel’s dog was found near the river. A massive search operation involving police, fire brigade, coastguard, and diving teams lasted for months as they scoured the area for the missing mum. Members of the public, including Hazel’s daughter Anneka, joined in the search efforts.
Anneka even took up kayaking in an attempt to locate her mother’s body. The family also enlisted the help of professional diver Peter Faulding to assist in the search. Despite their efforts, Hazel’s body was not found until May 7, 2024.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated, “The remains of a woman recovered from the River Don near Kemney, Inverurie, on Tuesday, 7 May, 2024, have been formally identified as Hazel Nairn. The death is not suspicious, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by extreme weather conditions and the importance of staying safe during such events. The family of Hazel Nairn has been informed of the formal identification, bringing a sense of closure to the long and arduous search for their beloved family member..
– Scots river
– Hazel Nairn.
