In a dramatic escalation of search efforts, emergency services have begun draining an entire Scottish loch in the desperate hunt for missing 26-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished without trace nearly two weeks ago.
The massive operation at Daer Reservoir in South Lanarkshire represents one of the most extensive search missions undertaken in recent Scottish history, with specialist teams working around the clock to locate the young man last seen on September 14th.
Family's Heartbreaking Plea
As water levels gradually recede, Lamont's family have issued an emotional appeal for information, describing their "living nightmare" and urging anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward immediately.
"Every moment without answers is torture," the family statement read. "We're praying for closure and begging anyone who might have seen anything to contact police."
Large-Scale Search Operation
Police Scotland have deployed multiple resources to the remote location, including:
- Mountain rescue teams navigating treacherous terrain
- Underwater search specialists examining the reservoir
- Dog units combing surrounding woodland
- Drones conducting aerial surveys of the area
The drainage operation itself is a complex engineering feat, requiring careful management of water flow and environmental considerations.
Community Support Grows
Local residents have rallied around the search efforts, with volunteers providing support to emergency services and the Lamont family. Community leaders have described the situation as "every family's worst nightmare" and praised the dedication of search teams.
Police continue to treat Lamont's disappearance as unexplained and maintain an open mind about the circumstances surrounding his vanishing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 1906 of September 15th.
