Body Recovered Off Scotland Coast Confirmed to Be Missing Ferry Passenger Jim Wither

A body recovered near Bass Rock, off the East Lothian coast, has been confirmed by Police Scotland to be that of Jim Wither, 82. Mr Wither had been reported missing after falling overboard from a ferry in the Firth of Forth earlier this month.

Emergency services, including the RNLI, HM Coastguard, and Police Scotland, initiated a comprehensive search operation on 4th May following reports that a man had fallen from a P&O ferry. The incident occurred near the entrance to the Firth of Forth, triggering an extensive response involving multiple search and rescue assets.

The recovery of the body was made near Bass Rock, a significant landmark in the Firth of Forth. While formal identification procedures are still underway, authorities have communicated with Mr Wither's family regarding the discovery.