Body of swimmer recovered from loch on Isle of Lewis

The body of a 30-year-old man has been recovered from a loch on the Isle of Lewis.
Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal on Sunday morning.Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal on Sunday morning.
Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal on Sunday morning.

Police were called to Loch Caitiosbhal near Marvig at 11.15am on Sunday, after reports of a swimmer experiencing difficulty in the water.

A multi-service rescue was launched, which included Police Scotland, a rescue helicopter and RNLI.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 11.15am on Sunday, we received reports that a man had gotten into difficulty while swimming in Loch Caitiosbhal near Marvig on the Isle of Lewis.

Emergency services attended and search and rescue operation was launched.

“The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered a short time later. The next of kin have been informed.

“Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death, which is not being treated as suspicious, are ongoing. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”