Police are appealing for help to identify the body of a man found in the River Tay.
The man, dressed only in black underwear, was found in the river in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, at around 9.40am on August 17, near to Wade’s Bridge.
No personal belongings were found, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Police said no-one matching the man’s description has been reported missing.
He was white and likely aged in his late 50s or older, around 6ft 4in, of medium build with sandy blonde and grey wavy hair.
Police issued an appeal for information about any abandoned cars or tents in the area which may help piece together his identity.
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One theory being examined is that he may have been a tourist.
Detective Inspector Simon Murray said: “Unfortunately, despite significant inquiries, we have not yet been able to establish who the man is. We want to establish his identity as soon as possible to inform his family of his death.
“There were no personal belongings near to where he was found, and no-one has reported anyone matching his description missing to police.
“We are continuing to carry out inquiries to help us identify where he may have entered the water.
“We would ask any local residents if this description resembles anyone they know lives locally?
“For any wider public who have been in the Aberfeldy area over the past couple of weeks, does this resemble anyone they may have seen in the area?
“Has anyone seen personal items either washed up on the shore or discarded near the water? Have you have seen a car parked in either a car park or a layby in the area that has been there for a few days? Abandoned tents or anything else out of the ordinary?
“He may have been on holiday or visiting the Aberfeldy area, so if you have any information or if you have not heard from a friend or family member and this is unusual, please contact us.
“Anyone with any information that may be relevant is urged to contact 101, quoting incident number 1094 of August 17.”
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