The body of a man who fell overboard from the MV Caledonian Isles ferry has been discovered on a beach in North Ayrshire. The passenger, identified as 82-year-old Jim Wither, was reported missing from Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
HM Coastguard initiated a search operation after receiving a report of the man going overboard near Arran around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. The search involved two helicopters, a coastguard aircraft, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboats, and rescue teams from the surrounding area. The operation was called off at 4:55 p.m. on Monday.
Police Scotland confirmed that the body of a man was found in the Largs beach area on Sunday. While formal identification is pending, the family of Jim Wither has been notified. Authorities have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.