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Body found in hunt for teenager | Body found in hunt for teenager |
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Search teams looking for a teenager who went missing in a river five days ago have found his body. | Search teams looking for a teenager who went missing in a river five days ago have found his body. |
Laurence Parrott, 17, was last seen diving into the River Foyers near Loch Ness on Sunday. | Laurence Parrott, 17, was last seen diving into the River Foyers near Loch Ness on Sunday. |
His body was found and identified after extensive searches involving the RNLI, coastguards, police, mountain rescuers, fire crews and a helicopter. | His body was found and identified after extensive searches involving the RNLI, coastguards, police, mountain rescuers, fire crews and a helicopter. |
His parents paid tribute to Laurence, from Errogie near Inverness, and to those who took part in the search. | |
The teenager's body was recovered at about 1515 BST on Friday when the water level in a pool was lower, which made the area more accessible to search teams. | |
The area is a popular beauty spot because of its views of Loch Ness. | The area is a popular beauty spot because of its views of Loch Ness. |
In a statement released by Northern Constabulary, Laurence's father John Parrott said: "I would like to say we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who assisted in the search and recovery of our son Laurence. | |
"This was not an easy task and was a difficult place to search. This made it extremely testing both physically and mentally for those involved. | |
"We are extremely grateful and it is a great relief to his friends and family that he's been found. | |
"So many people put so much effort in, especially today, and I would like to thank them for everything they have done for us." |