Search continues for teacher feared dead after climbing fall

Owain Bristow, head of biology at Robert Gordon’s College, has been missing since Friday.

Search continues for teacher feared dead after climbing fall

Searches are continuing for a teacher who is feared dead after falling into the sea near Peterhead. 

Owain Bristow, head of biology at Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen, has been missing since falling into the water while rock climbing in the Bullers of Buchan area on Friday.

An extensive search for the 34-year-old has been ongoing, with the support of HM Coastguard and specialist officers from Police Scotland’s Dive and Marine Unit.

Officers have also deployed remotely piloted aircraft systems to provide an aerial search of the area.

Inspector Andy Scott of Ellon Police Station said: “We have been carrying out extensive searches of the area, sadly so far without success.

“We have been keeping Owain’s family informed throughout this activity.

“I would take the opportunity to thank our partner agencies for their support of search activity.

“Anyone who believes they may be able to help our search is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3552 of August 21.”

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