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Search teams find body in woods | Search teams find body in woods |
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Teams searching for two separate missing Fife pensioners have found the body of an elderly man in woods. | Teams searching for two separate missing Fife pensioners have found the body of an elderly man in woods. |
Searches have been taking place for George Patrick, 70, who has been missing since 8 January, and Ann Robb, 82, who was missing for a week. | |
On Saturday morning, the body of Mrs Robb was found underneath a bridge in Guardbridge. | On Saturday morning, the body of Mrs Robb was found underneath a bridge in Guardbridge. |
The identity of the man has not yet been released. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. | The identity of the man has not yet been released. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. |
Officers found the man's body on part of the St Michaels to Tayport Road, known as St Michaels crossroads. | Officers found the man's body on part of the St Michaels to Tayport Road, known as St Michaels crossroads. |
Reports will be sent to the procurator fiscal concerning both discoveries, which is normal practice. | Reports will be sent to the procurator fiscal concerning both discoveries, which is normal practice. |
Mrs Robb had last been seen getting off the 99 bus at Main Street, Guardbridge, at about 1400 GMT last Sunday. | Mrs Robb had last been seen getting off the 99 bus at Main Street, Guardbridge, at about 1400 GMT last Sunday. |
Mr Patrick, from Cupar, is known to have taken a bus from the town to St Michaels at about noon on Thursday 8 January. | Mr Patrick, from Cupar, is known to have taken a bus from the town to St Michaels at about noon on Thursday 8 January. |
Police, RAF mountain rescue, the coastguard and search and rescue dogs have all been involved in search operations. | Police, RAF mountain rescue, the coastguard and search and rescue dogs have all been involved in search operations. |