News / Scottish News Body found in river confirmed as woman swept away in heavy rain By Press Association June 25, 2024, 11:34 am Hazel Nairn went into the river in November (Police Scotland/PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A body found in a river has been formally identified as that of a woman swept away during heavy rain more than 18 months ago. Hazel Nairn, 71, was last seen being swept into the River Don near Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, at about 3.05pm on Friday November 18. The remains of a woman were recovered from the River Don nearby at Kemnay on Tuesday May 7 this year. Police said the body has now been formally identified as Ms Nairn. Her family have been informed. Police said the death is not suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Man found guilty of strangling wife in front of TikTok lover Human remains found in burnt-out van in ‘picturesque’ area Man, 87, charged with murdering 85-year-old woman in Bath Scottish Police Authority has improved but still work to be done, says watchdog