TRAGIC DISCOVERY Body found in search for missing teen Liam Buchan, 15, who vanished after getting into river

A BODY has been found in the search for a teen who vanished after entering a river.

Liam Buchan, from Dundee, was with family and friends near the River Esk in Edzell, Angus, when he got into difficulty on July 15.

A body has been found in the search for the missing teen

A multi-agency search operation was launched to trace Liam

Cops have now confirmed a body has been recovered in the search for the missing 15-year-old.

Liam's family have been informed and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 1.30am on Monday, 24 July, a body was recovered from the River North Esk, near Edzell.

"Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of Liam Buchan, 15, reported missing from the area, has been informed.

"There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."

A multi-agency response from Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue, the Scottish Ambulance Service and HM Coastguard was launched in a desperate bid to trace the teen.

A coastguard helicopter was also seen flying around the area as officials raced to locate the boy.

But despite extensive efforts, the rescue was unsuccessful due to the challenging conditions.

Inspector Grant McGaughay said at the time: "Liam’s family and would like to thank all agencies involved in the search and the local community in Edzell for the support they have shown.

“They would also like to warn persons not suitably trained or equipped not to put themselves in danger in the search for Liam.”