Authorities recovered the body of a 33-year-old man from the River Ayr near Mauchline. Police Scotland confirmed the discovery took place around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday.
Identification and Investigation
Formal identification remains pending, but the family of Jason Anderson received notification. Officials treat the death as unexplained until post-mortem results emerge.
Background on Disappearance
Jason Anderson went missing after last being seen in the Catrine area on December 12. Searchers reported him missing on Thursday, December 18. The disappearance struck investigators as highly unusual for him.
Extensive Search Efforts
Teams reviewed CCTV footage and conducted door-to-door inquiries locally. Operations deployed a police helicopter, drones, mountain rescue specialists, and officers on quad bikes to scour the area.
