Man missing after yacht debris find in Highland bay understood to be Russian sailor who had left from Ullapool
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A MAN posted missing after yacht wreckage was found in a Highland loch is understood to be an experienced Russian sailor.
It's believed that Roman Titov had left Ullapool Harbour back on December 13 last year.
The alarm was raised after wreckage debris from a yacht was found in the Strathan Bay area near Lochinver on Saturday.
Highland police confirmed that enquiries are continuing after they were alerted to the discovery.
The family of Mr Titov – who it's understood has previously visited and received a warm welcome in Ullapool – has been made aware of the discovery and is being kept informed of developments.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing following the recovery of wreckage from a yacht in the Strathan Bay area near Lochinver.
“We were made aware of debris in the area around 12.30pm on Saturday, January 6, 2024, and police divers along with HM Coastguard and the RNLI carried out extensive searches.
“It is believed the yacht left Ullapool harbour on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with one person, a man, on board.
“The man is missing and concerns are growing for his welfare. His family are aware.
“Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1323 of Saturday, 6 January, 2024.”
