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| Further searches for missing man around Dornoch | Further searches for missing man around Dornoch |
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| Searching is set to continue into a fourth day for a man who went missing after the Dornoch Show last weekend. | Searching is set to continue into a fourth day for a man who went missing after the Dornoch Show last weekend. |
| Lachlan Simpson, from Embo, vanished after the show dance at a marquee in the town on Saturday night. | Lachlan Simpson, from Embo, vanished after the show dance at a marquee in the town on Saturday night. |
| Dozens of local volunteers have joined police, search and rescue dogs, Coastguard and RAF Mountain Rescue Team crews in their efforts. | Dozens of local volunteers have joined police, search and rescue dogs, Coastguard and RAF Mountain Rescue Team crews in their efforts. |
| Police Scotland said more than 190 people turned out on Wednesday to help with searches around Dornoch and Embo. | Police Scotland said more than 190 people turned out on Wednesday to help with searches around Dornoch and Embo. |
| Mr Simpson was last seen at 01:30 hours on Sunday, leaving the show dance. | Mr Simpson was last seen at 01:30 hours on Sunday, leaving the show dance. |
| Chief Inspector Colin Gough, said: "Police and partners have been overwhelmed by the tremendous response and assistance provided by the community. | Chief Inspector Colin Gough, said: "Police and partners have been overwhelmed by the tremendous response and assistance provided by the community. |
| "People have travelled from across Scotland to assist and we are extremely grateful to everyone who attended tonight despite the changeable weather conditions. | "People have travelled from across Scotland to assist and we are extremely grateful to everyone who attended tonight despite the changeable weather conditions. |
| "Further searches are planned for Thursday, with volunteers wishing to assist requested to attend At the Dornoch Social Club at 10:00." | "Further searches are planned for Thursday, with volunteers wishing to assist requested to attend At the Dornoch Social Club at 10:00." |
| Dornoch Cathedral is offering a space for prayers, candles and thought for the local community. |