Loch search continues
POLICE were continuing to search the southern reaches of Loch Awe earlier this week for any sign of a missing Mid Argyll man.
Joachim Brolly was reported missing last Friday after apparently going for a fishing trip on the loch.
SPECIALIST equipment was called in earlier this week in the search for Joachim Brolly from Ford.
The move came after Police Scotland issued an appeal to the public for assistance with their investigations into the 59-year-old’s disappearance.
Mr Brolly was last seen getting into a boat at Torran Bay Hostel near Ford at the southern end of Loch Awe, at about 3pm on Thursday March 9.
Mr Brolly is described by police as white, five foot six inches tall, of medium build with short grey hair and clean-shaven. He was wearing navy trousers, a navy fleece and a navy jacket.
Mr Brolly was reported missing from his nearby home at around 9.20am on Friday March 10. Emergency services, including Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, the Coastguard and the Scottish Ambulance Service rushed to Loch Awe to begin the search.
On Wednesday police divers brought in specialised sonar equipment to assist with the loch search.
Police Inspector Julie McLeish said: ‘An extensive search involving police, fire and rescue service and Coastguard has been ongoing since Mr Brolly was reported missing on Friday March 10.
‘We have received information that he went out on a boat around 3pm on Thursday March 9. However, there have been no sightings of him since.
‘Anyone who has seen him since Thursday March 9 is asked to contact police at Lochgilphead immediately via the 101 telephone number.’