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06 Sept 2025

Human remains found inside ‘small aircraft’ located in sea off Shetland

Human remains found inside ‘small aircraft’ located in sea off Shetland

Human remains have been found inside the wreckage of a small plane recovered from the North Sea near Shetland.

The aircraft was found at about 2.20pm on Friday in waters north east of Lerwick.

The plane was brought ashore on Sunday and was found to contain human remains.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police received a report of a small aircraft having been recovered from the water in the North Sea, north-east of Lerwick, around 2.20pm on Friday December 6.

“The aircraft was brought to shore on Sunday December 8, and human remains were found within. Inquiries are ongoing.”

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