Family of Scot who disappeared on Portugal stag do 'absolutely devastated' after body found

The family of a Scottish man who vanished on a stag do in Portugal say they are “absolutely devastated” after a body was found in the search for him.

Greg Monks was last seen leaving the main strip in the resort town of Albufeira in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28.

The 38-year-old from Cambuslang had arrived on the evening of May 27 as part of a stag do and was on a night out with friends before he disappeared while returning to his accommodation alone.

Portuguese police have confirmed that a body was found in the Cerro de Águia area in the search for Greg Monks. Supplied

Local police confirmed on Wednesday that a body had been found in the Cerro de Águia area close to where he was last seen.

His sister, Jillian Monks, said: “Didn’t think it would end like this.

“We are absolutely devastated. Greg was an amazing boy who everyone thought so highly of.

“He was friends with everyone and always made us laugh. We will miss him every day.

“I just want to thank absolutely everyone for everything they did, from sharing their posts to going out looking and phoning everywhere to get CCTV.

“The support we have received from everyone has been out of this world.

“If love could’ve saved you, you would live forever. Miss you forever brother.”

A statement by Portuguese police said: “After several diligences and the presumed route taken in the early hours of that day, since the last sighting, the body was located in a vacant and very rugged terrain.”

The force said an autopsy would be carried out once the body is removed.

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Portugal and are in contact with the local authorities”.