A BODY has been found during a search operation for two men in the Gartmorn Dam reservoir on Boxing Day.

Police attended the scene and launched a search operation on Sunday, December 24 after being made aware of concern for two men in the area on Christmas Eve.

The search mission carried on throughout Christmas Day, with a body of a man being found on Boxing Day.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for two men in the area of Gartmorn Dam near Sauchie at around 12.20pm on Sunday, December 24.

“Around 12.30pm on Tuesday, December 26, the body of a man was found.

“Formal identification has yet to take place but both families have been made aware. Searches using specialist resources are continuing.”