The mother of a missing French student has confirmed on social media that his body has been found in Duddingston Loch in Edinburgh.
Antoine Maury, 21, disappeared after leaving a group of friends suddenly on Monday, October 24.
A man matching his description was later seen at the loch wearing no top.
His mother, Laura Maury, thanked people for their help and support over the last few weeks on her Facebook page.
In the post, Mrs Maury said: "For all of you out there and particularly to all of Antoine's, older and more previous friends.
"My beloved sons body was recovered in the Dudingston Loch earlier this morning. Antoine would had turned 22 on the 31st of December this year. Thank you all for your help and support during the last 5 and 1/2 weeks. God bless you all."
Sonar equipment was used in the search for Mr Maury whose family travelled to Edinburgh to appeal for information on his disappearance.
This afternoon, a Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a body has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.”
“The discovery was reported to police around 10.30am on Friday, December 2.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the man’s identity.
“The family of Antoine Maury have been informed of this development.”
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