Rescue operation continues amid search for 'missing teen kayaker'

A rescue operation is continuing in the Highlands for a second day following reports of a missing teenage kayaker.

Emergency services were called to Lochindorb near Grantown-on-Spey at around 5pm on Thursday to reports of someone in the water.

It is understood that the incident is related to a teenage boy, and that a group of kayakers were on the water when emergency services were alerted.

Water search crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have also been seen searching the loch.

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Police Scotland confirmed on Friday morning that extensive searches are continuing.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We got a call from police requesting assistance in the Lochindorb area at around 5pm on Thursday.

“This was due to reports of somebody in the water in the area.”

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