Frantic search for missing woman who got stuck in mud while out walking near river
12/10/2024 09:26 AM
POLICE have launched a frantic search for a missing Scots woman who got stuck in mud while out walking near a river.
Shona Campbell, 74, went for a walk on the shore of the Solway Firth and got into difficulty in the mud at about 5pm on Monday.
She was walking near West Moss-Side Caravan Park in Cummertrees, near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway.
She is believed to be wearing jeans, a brown wax jacket and wellington boots.
Extensive searches are being carried out using local and national specialist police resources.
The Coastguard, Scottish Fire and Rescue service and the Scottish Ambulance Service are also involved in the search.
Inspector Amy Ritchie said: “Every effort is being made to find Shona and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time.
“She was visiting the area and staying at West Moss-Side Caravan Park, Cummertrees.
“From our enquiries so far, we know Shona left the caravan park to go for a walk before getting into difficulty and has not returned.
“Local officers and search advisors are being assisted by specialist resources.
“I’m appealing to anyone who may have seen Shona, or who has any information on her whereabouts, to contact us.
“Please think back, did you see Shona or someone matching her description in the area on Monday? Any information, no matter how small, may be the key to helping us find her.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2525 of Monday, 9 December, 2024.
