Search operation launched at canal after reports of concern for person

The alarm was raised in the area of the Caledonian Canal near the Muirtown Swing Bridge in Inverness

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A search has been launched at a canal in the Highlands after emergency services were alerted to concern for a person.

The alarm was raised in the area of the Caledonian Canal near the Muirtown Swing Bridge in Inverness at around 6.50am.

Police remain in attendance at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a person in the area of the Caledonian Canal near to the Muirtown Swing Bridge in Inverness around 6.50am on Monday, June 29, 2026.

“Emergency services are currently at the scene.”

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