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Body Found in Search for Missing Johnstone Man Who Fell Overboard on Arran Ferry
- Police Scotland discovered a body on a beach in Largs, North Ayrshire on Sunday, October 25, during the search for missing 82-year-old Jim Wither from Johnstone.
- Investigations suggest Wither may have entered the water after boarding a CalMac ferry from Ardrossan to Arran on October 18, 2026, after police previously described him as 'vulnerable'.
- While formal identification remains pending, Wither's family has been informed; extensive search efforts involved two helicopters, a coastguard aircraft, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution , and local rescue teams.
- Police Scotland confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, with a spokesperson stating, "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."
- Coordinated efforts by Caledonian MacBrayne , the crew of the MV Caledonian Isles, and HM Coastguard supported police during the search, which concluded after recovery of the body.
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The Independent (US)Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry
Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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