Body found in search for wife of former rugby star
A body has been found in the search for Jenny Hastings, the wife of the former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings.
Jenny, 60, went missing at Wardie Bay, a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh, on Tuesday.
A massive search involving police, ambulance and coastguard crews was launched in the Firth of Forth, according to The Sun.
Despite their efforts, the search was stood down on Tuesday night.
On Saturday afternoon, police said a woman's body was found in the Hound Point area of South Queensferry, near Edinburgh.
Formal identification has yet to take place, but police said that: “The family of missing woman Jenny Hastings has been informed.”
They also said "there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal".
Police were treating her disappearance as a “high-risk missing persons case,” as Jenny struggles with her mental health.
Her family previously issued a statement amid fears she was dead.
“It appears that she wished to end her suffering in what was a regular and healing place for her," they said.
“She loved the water but unfortunately her mind was not in a place of safety.
“The Hastings family are absolutely heartbroken. We miss our Jenny.
“She leaves a gaping hole in all our hearts and hope that she is returned to us safely so that we can celebrate her remarkable life.”
Scottish Rugby also shared a statement on social media yesterday, sending their love and support to the Hastings family.
“Scottish Rugby sends its love and support to Scott Hastings, Scotland cap 848, after his wife Jenny was reported missing whilst swimming earlier this week.
“Our thoughts are with their children, and the wider Hastings family, at this heartbreaking time.”
Jenny had been open about her struggles with mental health. In March 2017, she disappeared from the couple's Edinburgh home for 36 hours and walked to the Pentland Hills while she was suffering from depression.
The couple both became ambassadors for charity Support in Mind Scotland and devoted work to helping others with their own mental health by staying active.
They helped launch the 100 Streets challenge, encouraging people to get out and exercise with friends.
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