Body Found in Loch Ore Amid Search for Missing Teen Paddleboarder
June 29, 2025
Anderby Creek, where the incident occurred, is known as a small coastal holiday village popular for its caravan parks and holiday retreats.
A body was recovered from Loch Ore on June 29, 2025, during the search for a missing 15-year-old boy who vanished while paddleboarding the previous day.
Emergency crews were notified of the situation on June 28, and the boy's body was located in the early hours of June 29.
Police Scotland confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
This tragic event occurred during a period of soaring temperatures across the country, with local areas like Loch Ore experiencing highs of 22°C.
While formal identification of the body is pending, the family of the missing boy has been notified and is receiving support from specially trained police officers.
The family is currently receiving support from specially trained officers as they navigate this difficult time.
The extensive search operation involved multiple emergency services, including police drones, coastguard teams, and the fire service.
Authorities were alerted about the missing boy on June 28 at 2:49 PM, leading to a coordinated effort that included lifeboat and coastguard teams from St Andrews, Queensferry, and Leven.
The Lincolnshire Community Assistance Team expressed their sadness over the tragedy and offered condolences to the boy's family and friends.
Temporary airspace restrictions have been implemented in the Lochore Meadows area until 9 AM on Monday, affecting all aircraft, including drones.
Lincolnshire Police expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance during the search efforts.
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BBC News • Jun 29, 2025
Body recovered from loch where 15-year-old paddleboarder was missing
The Independent • Jun 29, 2025
Body found in search for 15-year-old paddleboarder missing in loch
The Mirror • Jun 29, 2025
Police issue tragic update after boy, 15, vanished while paddleboarding